1. Bell Work … February 6, 2012 Read the paragraph. Then, on your Bell Work sheet, copy and label 2 facts and 2 opinions from the paragraph. Many living things have internal clocks. These are daily patterns known as circadian rhythms. One of the most common is the pattern of sleep that humans follow. Certain flowers have patterns, too. These flowers open and close their petals on specific schedules. For example, dandelions open at nine in the morning. People should get rid of dandelions because they’re weeds. A morning glory opens at 10 A.M., and a water lily at 11. My favorite flower is the California poppy. Its petals open at 1 P.M.

2. Bell Work … February 7, 2012 Read the paragraph. Then, answer the questions on your Bell Work sheet. Diwali is a happy and delightful holiday that is celebrated by Hindus around the world. Diwali is sometimes called the Festival of Lights. Lamps brighten streets, line building rooftops, and shine from windows. Hindus believe that Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, uses the lamps to guide her way as she comes to bless homes. Diwali also symbolizes the victory of good over evil. For Hindus, this holiday is the beginning of the New Year. People wear new clothes and eat special foods on this very festive day. 1.What is the author’s position (opinion) on the use of Diwali? 2.What word(s) in the passage give a clue to how the author feels about Diwali? 3.Copy the phrase that best reflects the author’s point of view: A. Fearful about this holiday B. Enthusiastic about this holiday C. Indifferent to this holiday

3. Bell Work … February 8, 2012 Read the paragraph. Then, on your Bell Work sheet, copy and label 2 facts and 2 opinions from the paragraph. Eartha is the world’s largest moving globe. If you see it, you’ll feel a sense of wonder. Eartha is more than 41 feet in diameter and weighs about 5,600 pounds. It rotates just like planet Earth. It was developed from computer technology and is made from one of the largest mapping databases in the world. To visit Eartha, you have to go to Yarmouth, Maine. The globe is housed in a three-story glass building there. It’s very impressive.

4. Bell Work … February 9, 2012 Read the paragraph. Then, answer the questions on your Bell Work sheet. Niagara Falls is known for people who like to, well, go over the edge. The first mindless daredevil was Annie Edson Taylor in 1901. Bobby Leach went over in 1911, breaking not only his jaw but both kneecaps as well. Some of the next attempts didn’t fare well at all. While Roger Woodward survived his trip over the falls in 1960, he never meant to go in the first place. He had a boating accident. Two people in one barrel made it over safely in 1989. Two more in a plastic capsule succeeded in 1995. So, who’s next? 1.What is the author’s position (opinion) of people who go over Niagara Falls? 2.What word(s) give a clue to how the author feels about Annie Edson Taylor? 3.Copy the phrase that best reflects the author’s point of view: A.Disapproving of these actions B. Sorry about these actions C. Startled by these actions

5. Bell Work … February 10, 2012 Read the paragraph. Then, on your Bell Work sheet, copy and label 2 facts and 2 opinions from the paragraph. Kids who like to get muddy should visit Westland, Michigan. This city hosts an annual celebration called Mud Day in Hines Park. It must be a sloppy mess. The parks department mixes more than 200 tons of soil and 20,000 gallons of water to make mud. That’s a lot of mud! There are events such as a Mud Limbo contest, wheelbarrow races, and just plain splashing around. Two participants are crowned Mr. and Miss Mud. When the fun is over, firefighters hose down the dirty kids.