Bell Ringers – 2018-2019 – week A daily skill builder

menagerie Power word – week 3

power word - Step 3: Create Sentences and Highlight the Context Clues Step 2: Part(s) of Speech Step One: Definition(s) 1. a collection of wild or unusual animals, especially for exhibition; a place where they are kept or exhibited; an unusual and varied group of people 2. noun 3. Mary would rather go to see the menagerie at the wild animal park than go to see the petting zoo at the fair. In the auditorium, the man showed a menagerie of raptors such as hawks, vultures, and eagles. A menagerie of people attended the Steeler game including die hard fans, people looking for an evening of entertainment, and Ravens fans.

aud Rootuesday procedure Definition: hear, listen Write the new Latin root on the tree trunk. Look up the meaning of the root. Record it in the box below the tree. Look for words that include the root. Choose six that you don’t know. On each section of the tree, write a word, its part of speech, and its definition. Choose three of the new words. In the box below the tree, write a sentence for each. Highlight the context clue. aud Definition: hear, listen Wordpandit does not have an “aud” page. Instead, go to : https://quizlet.com/900490/aud-to-hear-flash-cards/

Rootuesday- continued procedure audacious– adj. Meaning: daring, adventurous, spirited, bold audiometer - n Meaning: instrument used for measuring how well you hear Write the new Latin root on the tree trunk. Look up the meaning of the root. Record it in the box below the tree. Look for words that include the root. Choose six that you don’t know. On each section of the tree, write a word, its part of speech, and its definition. Choose three of the new words. In the box below the tree, write a sentence for each. Highlight the context clue. Audiology - n Meaning: the study of hearing inaudible - adj Meaning: unable to be heard audit – n, v Meaning: to examine records to see if they are accurate auditory - adj Meaning: related to hearing

Rootuesday- continued procedure audacious – The audacious boy made sure that everyone knew he was planning to jump his bike over the raging creek. Write the new Latin root on the tree trunk. Look up the meaning of the root. Record it in the box below the tree. Look for words that include the root. Choose six that you don’t know. On each section of the tree, write a word, its part of speech, and its definition. Choose three of the new words. In the box below the tree, write a sentence for each. Highlight the context clue. auditorium – The band, the chorus, and the remainder of the student body entered the auditorium to hear the concert. audit– Inspector Arrigo conducted the audit of the financial records for the company. Then, he presented his findings for us all to see and hear.

Write it right Wednesday This week’s skill – Comma in items in a series Explanation: When more than two items appear in a list in a sentence, commas must be used to separate the first item from the second as well as the second item from the next. A coordinating conjunction follows the comma before the final item in the list.

write it right Wednesday Step 3: Practice Using the Skill and Create Your Own Sentences Step 2: Listen to the Lesson Step One: List the Skill 1. Commas Used in Items in a Series 2. 3. Mr. Grice, Mrs. McCloskey, and Mrs. Hassinger are typically found in the office. Some words that contain the root “aud” are audience, auditorium, audio-visual, and audition. I like vanilla ice cream rather than chocolate, strawberry, or mint chocolate chip.

ThrowBack Thursday This week’s skill – Capital in proper nouns - people Explanation: The names of specific people are proper nouns; therefore, they must be capitalized. Names of animals also are proper, so they must be capitalized also. When dealing with names such as mom or dad, a special rule applies. These types of names are capitalized unless they are preceded with a possessive pronoun such as my or our.

throwback Thursday 1. Capitals in Proper Nouns - People 2. 3. Mrs. Carlson used the audiometer in my hearing today. Then, I saw Rikki-tikk-tavi chase after Nagaina, grab onto the end of her tail, and disappear into the snake’s hole. My mom met me at the front door when I got home from school. I saw Mom standing at the sidewalk. Step 3: Practice Using the Skill and Create Your Own Sentences Step 2: Listen to the Lesson Step One: List the Skill

Fix-it friday This week’s skill – fixing a run-on sentence Explanation: A run-on sentence occurs when two sentences (independent clauses) run together without proper punctuation or connection. To correct a run-on sentence, do one of three things: - Place end marks after each independent clause to make two sentences. -place a comma and appropriate coordinate conjunction to connect the two clauses. -Place a semicolon between the two clauses if they relate closely enough in meaning.

fix-it Friday 1. Fixing a Run-On Sentence 2. Correct run-ons by making two separate sentences, using a comma and conjunction, or using a semi-colon. 3. WRONG – I like to read books take me to new places. RIGHT – I like to read. Books take me to new places. WRONG – Mr. Parsons plants a garden his tomatoes were great! RIGHT - Mr. Parsons plants a garden; his tomatoes were great! Step 3: Practice Using the Skill and Create Your Own Sentences Step 2: Write It in Your Own Words Step One: List the Skill

Making meaning Monday Step 3: Practice Using the Skill and Create Your Own Sentences Step 2: Write the Part(s) of Speech and Definition(s) Step One: Write the Word 1. than - subordinate conjunction – to introduce a comparison 2. then – adverb – next in order of time; in that order; soon afterward 3. Their auditorium is bigger than ours. 4. First add eggs. Then, add the sugar.

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