Bell-Work October 24, 2016 Vocab. QOTD: “Don’t fear failure. Fear being in the exact same place next year as you are today.”

Copy the following sentences and choose the correct word: 1. An easy ___ to remember is noon. Spoonerism palindrome oxymoron coinage 2. The substitution of “sons of toil” for “tons of soil” is a(n) ___. Spoonerism diminutive acronym palindrome

1. palindrome- a word spelled the same backward and forward. Add the following into the vocabulary section of your binder. These will be your 2nd 9 weeks words. 1. palindrome- a word spelled the same backward and forward. 2. spoonerism- a comical switching of the first sounds of words.

Bell-Work October 25, 2016 Vocab. QOTD: “Learn to let go of thoughts that don’t allow your mind to move forward.”

Copy the following sentences and choose the correct word: 3. The ___ -less and –ful have opposite meanings coinages acronyms diminutives affixes 4. Saying that the U.S. signed a treaty is a clear use of a ___. Spoonerism colloquialism metonymy coinage

3. affix- a prefix or suffix. Add the following into the vocabulary section of your binder. These will be your 2nd 9 weeks words. 3. affix- a prefix or suffix. 4. metonymy- the use of a closely related word as a substitute.

Take out your annotation packet Open to page 8 and read “Superman and Me” and answer this question: What does the author mean by “I am trying to save our lives”? Answer in 8-10 sentences on a loose leaf titled: “Superman and Me” **Use textual evidence to support your claim. Complete the anticipation guide on page 10, tear it out, and turn it into the tray for 40 points.

Bell-Work October 26, 2016 Bell-Work FIELD TRIP TO NW FOR CAREER EXPO

Bell-Work October 27, 2016 Vocab. QOTD: “Happiness is not having any burdens, worries, or pain; but if we have others by our side to help us, those problems hold less weight.” -jfuse

Copy the following sentences and choose the correct word: 5. Although ___ expressions are commonly used in everyday speech, they are usually not appropriate in formal writing. Diminutive affixed oxymoronic colloquial 6. Shakespeare is credited with the ___ of more than a thousand English words. Metonymy coinage spoonerism palindrome

5. colloquial- conversational 6. coinage- an invented word Add the following into the vocabulary section of your binder. These will be your 2nd 9 weeks words. 5. colloquial- conversational 6. coinage- an invented word

Informative Essay Complete the introduction to your informative essay that is due Friday. Include a HOOK, THESIS, and the MAIN POINTS that you will discuss in your THREE PARAGRAPH ESSAY.

Bell-Work October 28, 2016 Vocab. QOTD: “Don’t settle. Don’t finish crappy books. If you don’t like the menu, leave the restaurant. If you’re not on the right path, get off it.” -Chris Brogan

7. portmanteau word- a word formed from two other words. Add the following into the vocabulary section of your binder. These will be your 2nd 9 weeks words. 7. portmanteau word- a word formed from two other words. 8. acronym- a word made from first letters.

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