1. Bellworks Mrs. Barnett English 3

2. Bellwork Requirements 1. Every topic response must be a minimum of five(5) complete sentences in 10 minutes. 2. Each bellwork will be written on the front and back of the previous days bellwork. 3. Each bellwork must be labeled at the top left of the paper with the MLA heading and bellwork # and the topic of bellwork. 4. If you miss a bellwork, you should go to Mrs. Barnett’s website or the English 3 bulletin board.

3. Bellworks 1. Autobiographical poem 2. What do you know about American Literature and authors? 3. Escape 4. I listen to __________ music because… 5. Red 6. The biggest goal I want to accomplish this year is to ___________ because…

4. 7. I wish I could ____________ because… 8. Popcorn 9. 100 10. Loyalty 11. My best quality is ___________ because… 12. Write for ten minutes based on the following picture.

5. 13. What people don’t know about me is… 14. Green 15. Do your best to try to convince Mrs. Barnett that you shouldn’t have to do any work today. Give reasons why and explain your reasons. 16. Peace 17. My pet peeve is ________ because… 18. What does the world need?

6. 19. Write about a tradition or ritual in your family. 20. What are you afraid of? 21. The best thing to work toward in life is… 22. Describe your best friend. 23. What scares you? Why? 24. Write for ten minutes based on the following picture.

7. 25. Based on the political ads on TV, would you be more likely to vote for a candidate because you are voting for him or her, or because you are voting against the opposing candidate? Why? 26. Rain 27. My favorite memory from childhood is ___________ because… 28. Free write: Write about any subject of your choice. 29. What are five things you have learned in your life (not school related)? 30. Make a list of ten things, people, etc., in your life that you are grateful for.

8. 31. Do you have a favorite saying or phrase, or even a line of a song, that helps you when things aren’t so good in your life? If so, what is the phrase and how does it make you feel better? If not how do you cope with difficult times in your life? 32. American Romantic writers loved nature. How do you feel about nature, the “great outdoors”? 33. How do you feel about cold weather? Why? 34. What is your best holiday memory? Why is it so special to you? 35. What gift would you most like to give this holiday season? Why? 36. What gift would you most like to receive this holiday season? Why?