1. Week of 9/30-10/4

2. 9/30/13 Bellringer Use the context clues for the underlined word: After the first baseball game of the year, Coach Palmers walked briskly into the locker room. He was eager to commend his team. They were cheering and patting each other on the back. Everyone wanted to have a championship season. What does the underlined word mean? (Write the underlined word and the correct answer.) A. FindB. Conference C. PraiseD. Train

3. 10/1/13 Bellringer Find the main idea: In Greek mythology, Pandora was a woman who let her curiosity get the best of her. Pandora opened a box she was told not to open. This released many ills, such as war and sorrow on the world. The phrase “Pandora’s Box” is still used today. It refers to something that could have many bad effects and would be better left alone or “unopened.” Go to the next slide 

4. 10/1/13 Bellringer Question What is the main idea? (Write the letter and sentence) A. Curiosity often leads to trouble. B. The problems in the work today can be blamed on Pandora. C. The phrase “Pandora’s Box” comes from Greek mythology. D. Pandora was a Greek God.

5. 10/2/13 Bellringer Use the context clues for the underlined word: Pirates led dangerous lives. They knew they could be killed at any moment. Therefore, they often wasted little time in spending what they had plundered. Burying treasure and going back for it would take too much time and effort. What does the underlined word mean? (Write the underlined word and the correct answer.) A. StolenB. Borrowed C. PurchasedD. Earned

6. 10/3/13 Bellringer Quiz 1 Find the main idea: During World War II, a cat named Oscar lived on the German battleship Bismarck. When the Cossack sank the Bismarck, Oscar was rescued by a British Sailor. Five months later, the Cossack sank, and Oscar was rescued by the Ark Royal’s crew. Three weeks later, the Ark Royal sank. Oscar survived by floating on a piece of wood. In 1955, Oscar finally died peacefully on land. Go to the next slide 

7. 10/3/13 Bellringer Quiz 1 What is the main idea? (Write the letter and sentence) A. Oscar was a very luck cat. B. Cats really have more than one life. C. Cats should not live on ships. D. Ships sink too easily. Go to the next slide 

8. 10/3/13 Bellringer Quiz 2 Use the context clues for the underlined word: In 2005, several men in Massachusetts claimed they discovered a box buried in a backyard – a box with tin cans filled with cash. The old bills were from 1899 to 1929 and worth $125,000. However, the men had fabricated the story. They were arrested for stealing the money. What does the underlined word mean? (Write the underlined word and the correct answer.) A. SoldB. Borrowed C. DreamedD. Invented

9. Bellringer Checks Is your Name on your bellringers? Is your Team Name on your bellringer? Do you have all 5 bellringers? Are all the bellringers labeled? Now, turn them into the turn-in box.