1. Literature bell ringers
September 15-19

2. Sept. 15, Monday- Vocabulary
Complete a Frayer model for allusion. Use the red section of the textbook if needed.

3. Sept. 16, Tues.-figurative language
What is the allusion? What is the meaning?
1. I hoped to sign the birthday card our team bought for
our coach, but someone went all John Hancock on it
and signed his name across the whole card.
2. We were all starry eyed as we stepped into the doctor’s
mansion. “I don’t think Buckingham Palace is as fancy
as this house!” Mom gasped.

4. Wed. Sept. 17- Root Words
Directions: Write the root words and definitions. Then come up with one word that includes the root word.
Act- do
Cycl- circle
Graph- write

5. Thurs. Sept. 18th- Aspire Test Prep
Directions: Write the sentences and underline the idioms. Explain their meanings.
1. My sister woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.
2. Suddenly, out of the blue, it started raining.
3. It's raining cats and dogs outside!