1. Bellwork #1: What rules (norms) should our class follow during class time and when we are in groups. Use a Tree Map to outline your ideas. When you are done, share your ideas with the person next to you.

2. Bellwork #2: List the 6+1 traits. Which trait do you feel you are best at excelling at in your writing? If there is more than one, state no more than 2. Why? Explain.

3. Bellwork #3: Explain in detail our test retake and formal paper revision policy.

4. Bellwork #4: What preventative steps would you have taken if you were the 15 year old boys’ mother in our past AoW? List at least 3 steps. If you were the judge in her case, what would your sentence be for her? What would she have to do to make things right in your eyes?

5. Bellwork 5: List some good test taking strategies you can use to help yourself when you are preparing for a test or quiz. What method helps you the most? Why?

6. Bellwork #6: What is Academic Vocabulary? If you don’t know, make an educated guess! If you do know, give me some examples of the Academic Vocabulary used in Language Arts.

7. Bellwork #7: List as many things as you can think of about Greek theater and Greek tragedy. Create a circle map with Greek Theatre/Greek Tragedy as your topic of your center circle.

8. Bellwork #8: List 3 new learning you have found out about Greek Theatre and Tragedy since yesterdays activity. Share with the person next to you what you learned.

9. Bellwork 9: As the U.S went smoke-free in all public institutions, what would you do if the U.S went cell phone free in all public institutions? Would you be able to deal with it? How would the world change?

10. Bellwork #10 Restate the question in your response. Who is considered the “Father of Drama”? What is the correct name for the viewing area in a Greek theater? Who was allowed to sit in the front row at the theater?

11. Bellwork #11 Decide whether you have to use much or many. Remember: If a noun is singular we use much. If a noun is plural we use many. 1.Cars 2.Pictures 3.Flowers 4.Milk 5.Numbers 6.Money

12. Bellwork #12: Copy the Oedipus Family Tree into the notes section of your binder. Under your bellwork for today, write Oedipus Family Tree.

13. Bellwork #13: In your own words, retell the myth of Oedipus.

14. Bellwork #14: Using a bubble map, describe the character King Creon.

15. Bellwork #15: Using a Double-Bubble Thinking Map, compare and contrast Antigone and Ismene. Frame of reference: What are the similarities and differences between Antigone and Ismene?

16. Bellwork #16: In your opinion, is Antigone or Creon the more tragic character? Which suffers the greater downfall? Give evidence from the play to support your answer.

17. Bellwork #17: To what extent is determination an asset to characters in Antigone? How is it a hindrance?

18. Bellwork #18: Choose two words from the Word Wall (DO NOT use words you have used before) Define each word Use each word in a sentence

19. Bellwork #19: Define the following words to the best of your knowledge: Belittle Trivialize Insult Exclude

20. Bellwork #19 October 2, 2012 What does the play Antigone suggest about womens’ positions in ancient Greek society?

21. Bellwork #20 October 3, 2012 Choose two words from the word wall that you have not used for bellwork. Define each word. Use each word in a sentence.

22. Bellwork #20 (3 rd Hour Only) October 3, 2012 Kelsey Ann Jackson, creator of Mean Girls Aren’t Cool, writes that girls can “sometimes be unaware that their behaviors are bullying.” Give an example of a bullying behavior that some young people might not consider bullying behavior. Do guys also engage in these behaviors? If yes, give examples to support your opinion.

23. Bellwork #21 October 4, 2012 Greek Theater Review 1.Dionysus is the god of what? 2.Name one limitation of Greek theater. 3.Why was violence not allowed to be performed? 4.What is a function of the chorus?

24. Bellwork #22 October 5, 2012 This month we will focus on the ideas trait of the 6 +1 Traits of writing. Using a bubble map, describe the ideas trait by referring to your ideas rubric. *The rubric is on the other side of the conventions rubric that I gave you earlier this year!

25. Bellwork #23 October 8, 2012 Rewrite the following sentences, placing commas where ever they belong: 1) While it wasn't great the movie we saw last night wasn't bad either. 2) Paula was tired hungry and grumpy. 3) No that isn't what I said.

26. Bellwork #24 October 9, 2012 Rewrite the question and write the appropriate word. (There, they're and their) 1) I really don't want to go_________________ again. 2) I'm always wrong and ________________ always right. 3) I fixed _______________car. 4) I really think that ___________________ the ones who are responsible for this.

27. Bellwork #25 (1 st Hour Only) October 10, 2012 Analyze and interpret the following quote: “You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late”. -Ralph Waldo Emerson

28. Bellwork #25 (2 nd Hour Only) October 10, 2012 Fragment or complete sentence: 1) Yes, he is Greek. 2) His money, which they later returned. 3) The women laughed. 4) He understood.

29. Bellwork #25 (3 rd hour Only) October 10, 2012 “What does diversity mean to you and how does it make Fordson High School great”.

30. Bellwork #26 October 11, 2012 Rewrite the following sentences, placing commas where ever they belong: 1) It was the Belgians not the French who won the tournament. 2) The current CEO John Williams doesn't support this course of action. 3) I forgot my wallet at home but I have my bus pass with me. 4) On May 20 1980 the troops captured the city.

31. Bellwork #27 October 12, 2012 Get your Cardmarking 1 bellwork in order. Make sure all bellwork is numbered and dated. Make sure your name is on the first page! Put Review HerePut Bellwork Here