1. February Bell Ringers 2015

2. 2.1: 2/2/15 Conjunctions Conjunctions A conjunction joins words or word groups. Coordinating conjunctions— and, but, for, nor, or, so, and yet—join words or word groups that are used in the same way. Correlative conjunctions—both... and, not only... but also, either... or, neither... nor, and whether... or—are pairs of conjunctions that join words or word groups that are used in the same way. EXERCISE Identify the conjunctions in the following sentences by drawing one line under the coordinating conjunctions and two lines under the correlative conjunctions. 1. The polar bear is a carnivore and lives almost solely by hunting. 2. Polar bears are wonderfully equipped to exist in the wild, for a dense, white fur covers them completely. 3. Not only does fur grow between the pads on their feet, but also several inches of fat cover much of their bodies. 4. Polar bears can both gallop at a speed of up to twenty-five miles per hour and swim six miles an hour. 5. Female polar bears can breed every three years, and they give birth in snow-covered dens.

3. 2.2: 2/5/15 Conjunctions Conjunctions A conjunction joins words or word groups. Coordinating conjunctions— and, but, for, nor, or, so, and yet—join words or word groups that are used in the same way. Correlative conjunctions—both... and, not only... but also, either... or, neither... nor, and whether... or—are pairs of conjunctions that join words or word groups that are used in the same way. EXERCISE Identify the conjunctions in the following sentences by drawing one line under the coordinating conjunctions and two lines under the correlative conjunctions. 6. A den is warmer than the outside air, for the female bear seals the entry with snow. 7. The sleeping bear’s heart rate, respiration, and metabolism drop, and this sleep is a form of hibernation. 8. Unlike that of a deep hibernator, though, the polar bear’s temperature remains constant, so the bear can spring into action almost immediately. 9. Polar bears have a highly developed sense of smell and can detect food up to ten miles away. 10. They are well known for their swimming abilities, but they can also run on land at high speeds.

4. 2.3: 2/6/15 Story Starter: Choose ONE  Describe one “fantasy” that you had as a child where your imagination ran wild. It could have been a creepy neighbor, a haunted house, a fear that was irrational. Describe it in detail. (100+)  Story Starter: The monster crept silently out of the house and noiselessly came down the stairs…. (100+)

5. 2.4: 2/10/15 Descriptive Sentences Using Conjunctions: Link these ideas together in three separate sentences of at least 20 words each. Underline the conjunctions and circle the commas. Conjunctions A conjunction joins words or word groups. Coordinating conjunctions—and, but, for, nor, or, so, and yet—join words or word groups that are used in the same way. Correlative conjunctions—both... and, not only... but also, either... or, neither... nor, and whether... or—are pairs of conjunctions that join words or word groups that are used in the same way.  The box was small.  The cave was bright.  The noise was annoying.

6. 2.5: 2/11/15 or 2/12/15 Story Starter: Choose ONE  Describe your childhood best friend. What were they like? How did you meet? What games did you play?(75+)  Story Starter: He had seen enough. Shutting his eyes he tried to block out the fire that was destroying the city. (100+)

7. 2.6: 2/13/15 (sub) Descriptive Sentences Using Coordinating Conjunctions: Link these ideas together in three separate sentences of at least 20 words each. Underline the conjunctions and circle the commas.  The mud was thick.  The vines hung from the tree.  The monkeys howled.

8. 2.7: 2/17/15 Descriptive Sentences Using Coordinating Conjunctions: Link these ideas together in three separate sentences of at least 20 words each. Underline the conjunctions and circle the commas.  Conjunctions A conjunction joins words or word groups. Coordinating conjunctions—and, but, for, nor, or, so, and yet—join words or word groups that are used in the same way. Correlative conjunctions—both... and, not only... but also, either... or, neither... nor, and whether... or— are pairs of conjunctions that join words or word groups that are used in the same way.  The raft had a leak.  The ocean was blue.  The shark swam.

9. 2.8: 2/18/15 or 2/19/15 Story Starter: Choose ONE  Describe the one person you trust the most to keep your secrets. Who is it? How have they proven that they are trustworthy? How do you know them? (75+)  Story Starter: The cave was deep and seemed to go on forever. She looked at her friends reluctantly. She wasn’t sure she wanted to go any further. She stood at the opening of the dark entrance … (100+)

10. 2.9: 2/24/15 Descriptive Sentences Using Coordinating Conjunctions: Link these ideas together in three separate sentences of at least 20 words each. Underline the conjunctions and circle the commas.  Conjunctions A conjunction joins words or word groups. Coordinating conjunctions—and, but, for, nor, or, so, and yet—join words or word groups that are used in the same way. Correlative conjunctions—both... and, not only... but also, either... or, neither... nor, and whether... or—are pairs of conjunctions that join words or word groups that are used in the same way.  The porch sagged.  The paint was peeling.  The thunderstorm began.

11. 2.10: 2/25/15 or 2/26/15 Story Starters:  Describe your family dynamics. Who do you live with? What is your relation to them. Who is the “boss” of the family? How do you know this? Is there anyone in your family who reminds you of any of the characters in the text(s) we are reading? Explain. (75+)  He was alone in the jungle, with no one around him except those who were hunting him…100+)

12. 2.11: 2/27/15: Descriptive Sentences Using Coordinating Conjunctions: Link these ideas together in three separate sentences of at least 20 words each. Underline the conjunctions and circle the commas.  The sheriff was angry.  The gun was loaded.  The moon did not shine.

13. SSR  Please read for ten minutes.  At the end of the ten minutes, please list 3 facts about your person in your autobiography notes.

14. Bell Ringer Quiz Descriptive Sentences Using Coordinating Conjunctions: Link these ideas together in three separate sentences of at least 20 words each. Underline the conjunctions and circle the commas.  The lake was blue.  The shorts were torn.  The girl smiled.

15. Bell Ringers February Directions Number and highlight each bell ringer Write which bell ringers you are missing Count up your total 2 points each/22 Total 2.1: 2/2 C’s 2.2: 2/5 C’s 2.3: 2/6 Story Start 2.4: 2/10 C’s 2.5: 2/11 or 2/12 Story Start 2.6: 2/13 C’s (sub) 2.7: 2/17 C’s 2.8: 2/18 or 2/19 Story Start 2.9: 2/24 C’s 2.10: 2/25 or 2/26 Story Start 2.11: 2/27 C’s *Quiz (on blank paper stapled to top)