Quarter 4 Week 3 Bellwork / Homework
Day One
Bellwork 1
Copy: Radiate - verb - to give off rays of heat or light
Copy: The heat that radiated from the campfire almost melted the soles of my sneakers.
Answer: Name some objects that radiate light. Name some that radiate heat.
Bellwork 2
Copy: Prosperous - adjective - having economic well-being / synonym: wealthy
Copy: The prosperous business donated thousands of dollars to the community.
Answer: Which word means about the same thing as prosperous?
A. Broke
B. Successful
Homework:
How would you live if you were prosperous? What would you spend your money on? Why? Explain.
Day Two
Bellwork 1
Copy: Endurance - noun - the power to withstand stress or hardship
Copy: The marathon runner has the endurance to run for thirty miles.
Answer: Describe someone you know who has amazing endurance.
Bellwork 2
Copy: Inundate - verb - 1. to flood or overthrow 2. overrun or overwhelm
Copy: The heavy rains caused the river to rise and inundate the lowlands. The nearby fields were inundated with ants fleeing from the rising water.
Answer: Which of the following could inundate an area?
A. A tidal wave
B. A grain of sand
Homework:
If your home was going to be inundated, what would you grab before leaving?
Day Three
Bellwork 1
Copy: Vital - adjective - necessary for supporting life / antonym: unimportant
Copy: Clean air is vital to human survival.
Answer: Which of the following are vital to survival?
A. Food
B. Computers
Bellwork 2
Copy: Phenomenon - noun - 1. a fact or an event that can be observed or experienced - 2. an extraordinary person or thing
Copy: Lightning is a natural phenomenon that has always awed people. The Beatles were a phenomenon that thrilled youth in the '60s.
Answer: Give an example of someone or something that you think is a phenomenon.
Homework:
What are three things that are vital in your life? Why are they vital? Describe each thing in a response that is 3 paragraphs or more.
Day Four
Bellwork 1
Copy: Jostled - verb - bumped or pushed around roughly
Copy: The passengers were jostled about when the train came to a sudden stop.
Answer: At which of these places might you get jostled?
A. At a crowded arena
B. At a bookstore
Bellwork 2
Copy: Hearty - adjective - full of warmth and friendliness
Copy: My grandfather gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived.
Answer: Which word means about the same thing as hearty?
A. Enthusiastic
B. Tearful
Homework:
Who would you greet with a hearty welcome? Who welcomes you with a hearty greeting?
Day Five
Bellwork 1
Copy: Emotion - noun - any strong feeling
Copy: The new father was overcome with emotion as he gazed at his infant daughter.
Answer: What is difficult emotion for you to control? What is your favorite emotion? Explain your answers.
Bellwork 2
Copy: Procrastinate - verb - to put off doing something until a future time
Copy: I can not procrastinate any longer because the report is due tomorrow.
Homework:
Do you think it is a good idea to procrastinate? Why or why not?
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