1. Bellwork 4, Vocabulary and Participial Phrases
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Bellwork 4, Vocabulary and Participial Phrases

2. 2 Column Journal
Five Entries in Two Column Journal and Citation
Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

3. Bellwork/Vocabulary Assignments During Testing Schedule
Write out 12 definitions and complete 4 bellwork exercises.
Bellwork and vocabulary practice will be due before quiz.
Vocabulary quiz dates:
1st hour and PRE-AP 2nd hour- Wednesday, April 22nd
4th hour- Thursday, April 23rd

4. Monday, April 13
1. sophisticated- having, revealing, or proceeding from a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.
2. subside- verb- to become less active or intense, to diminish
3. leery- adj.- suspicious; regarding with suspicion
4. egotistical- excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself; self-centered
5. contracted- (of a muscle) become shorter or tighter in order to effect movement of part of the body.
6. benevolent- well meaning and kindly

5. Monday, April 13
7. apathetic- showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
8. gregarious- (of a person) fond of company; sociable
9. guardian- a defender, protector, or keeper.
10. implore- verb- to beg or plead earnestly
11. stubble- short, stiff hairs growing on a man's face when he has not shaved for a while.
12. participial phrase- an adjective made from a verb Ex. Troubled, she asked for advice.

6. State Reading Test! Thursday, April 16th
Today is the day, so no bellwork to worry about.
Don’t stress- take your time, read carefully, and go back to the text for answers.
You have as much time on the test as you need.
You can do this! I believe in you and you should too!

7. Exercise #1 Complete the sentence using the vocabulary word.
1. Unfortunately, Two-Bit is a(n) ______________ student who does not care much for school or learning.
2. However, Two-Bit has a(n) ______________ personality; he is always sociable and outgoing.
3. The teacher asked me to take the enrollment form home for my parent or __________________ to sign.
Dude It’s Reading Time!
Four Entries in Two Column Journal and Citation
Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

8. Exercise #2 Dude It’s Reading Time!
Complete the sentence using the vocabulary word.
1. In a worldly, knowledgeable tone, Cherry confided that the socs are more ______________ than the greasers.
2. For good reason, Johnny was ______________ when the blue Mustang of socs drove up to the group.
3. Ponyboy waited for the fear to _______________ after the attack, but he was still extremely leery of the threat.
Dude It’s Reading Time!
Four Entries in Two Column Journal and Citation
Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

9. Exercise #3 Dude It’s Reading Time!
Circle the participial phrase used. Then, complete the sentence using the vocabulary word.
1. Irritably, Ponyboy noticed how self-absorbed and __________________ Steve Randall acted.
2. Flexing his muscles, Johnny _____________________ and tightened his grip on the switchblade.
3. Troubled by their panic, Dally asked how he could help in a _____________ voice.
Dude It’s Reading Time!
Four Entries in Two Column Journal and Citation
Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

10. Exercise #4
Underline the participial phrase. Then, circle the vocabulary word.
1. Wearing a dark line of stubble on his jaw, you could tell Dally hadn’t had time to shave.
2. Snapping at Ponyboy, Dally expressed his frustration that he felt he failed him as a guardian.
3. Trapped in a terrible situation, Ponyboy implored Johnny to turn himself in to the police.

11. Exercise #5 GREASERS SOCS
Make two columns on your bellwork paper, then label them GREASERS and SOCS. What vocabulary words do you associate with each group? Write at least three words in each column.
GREASERS
SOCS 1. 2. 3.

12. Exercise #6 Dude It’s Reading Time!
Directions: Rewrite the sentence with a participial phrase at the beginning. To do so, search for verbs (action words!) and change them into adjectives (descriptions!).
1. I felt my muscles contract as a strained to lift the heavy weight.
2. The swimmers waited until the wave subsided before they ran out into the surf.
Dude It’s Reading Time!
Four Entries in Two Column Journal and Citation
Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

13. GERRUNDS- Practice identify the word that would normally be a verb, but acts as a noun in the sentences below.
1. Painting still-life pictures taught Mike a lot about color.
2. Studying art also taught him about history.
3. His main goal is improving his brushwork.
4. Creating art is hard work but also lot of fun.
5. Martina started painting with oils this year.
6. People like visiting art galleries.