1. Literature Bell Ringers
August 18-22

2. Monday, Sept. 10 – Figurative Language
Directions: Rewrite the following similes so they are metaphors. Remember metaphors use verbs such as is, are, was, were, and am.
•My sister is like a demon when she wakes up.
•The night was as black as tar.
•My dog is like a cowardly lion.

3. Tuesday, Sept. 11-Root Words
Write the following root words and the definitions. Then try to think of at least one word that includes the root word.
mater-mother
spec-see, look
cogn-know

4. Please add at least two comments as annotation!
Wednesday, Sept. 12
Metaphor
by Eve Merriam
Morning is
A new sheet of paper
For you to write on.
Whatever you want to say,
All day,
Until night
Folds it up
And files it away.
The bright words and the dark words
Are gone
Until dawn
And a new day
To write on.
Please add at least two comments as annotation!
Comments could include: -Questions -Connections to yourself -Connections to other texts -Connections to the world around you -Paraphrases
Analysis Question
This poet uses an extended metaphor. Explain it!
Word Choice
While this poem is short, it has some strong word choice. List three words you think are strong here:
Choose one of your words. Explain the effect that word has on the poem. (Why did the author choose that word?)

5. Thursday, Sept. 13 - Analogies
Directions: Write and complete the following analogies.
Surprise: ambush:: accept:_______ Refuse, retreat, receive, or lose
Eye: wink:: fingers:________ tears, snap, ears, or hand

6. Explanation for each word:
September 14
At the beginning of class, write down date and title in your red ELA notebook. Then, read the selection, add two comments/ annotations, then answer the questions below .
Three Last Words 
Think about the week you've had. What are three words to describe what's on your mind/what you've been thinking about? Is there something happening that's been taking over conversations? This could be personal, political, community-focused, etc.
Your three last words:
Explanation for each word: