Welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year!
Day 1
Bellwork 1
What do you think is the most popular sport in the United States? Why do you think this is the most popular sport? Do you like this sport? Why or why not?
Bellwork 2
Do you think it is important to eat breakfast in the morning? Why or why not? Do you eat breakfast? Why or why not? If you did eat breakfast, what would you eat? Explain.
Homework
Imagine you had to create a new game or sport. What would it consist of? What would be the rules? How would you win? What would you call it?
Day 2
Bellwork 1
Imagine you had the opportunity to build your dream house. What would it look like? How large would it be? What else would you put on the property? Who would live there? Why?
Bellwork 2
Do you have a large family? Who are your favorite family members? Why do you like these people? How would you describe them?
Homework
How do you think it would feel to travel to the moon? Would you go if you were given the opportunity? Why or why not? What things would excite you? What things would worry you? Explain.
Day 3
Bellwork 1
How do you feel about the food in the cafeteria? What do you like? What do you dislike? If you were to design a cafeteria, what would it be like? What type of food would it have? Explain.
Bellwork 2
Do you think that students should be allowed to chew gum in school? Why or why not? Write a persuasive letter to your principal that is either for or agains the chewing of gum in the classroom!
Homework
Think about some goals that you would like to have in your life? What would you like to accomplish by this time next year? Why are these imporant things to accomplish? What will you have to do in order to reach these goals? Explain.
Day 4
Bellwork 1
A lot can happen in a year. What is the craziest thing that has happened to you in the last year? What was the happiest thing that happened to you in the last year? Describe both situations.
Bellwork 2
Imagine the United States decided to create a new flag. What should the new flag look like? What would be on it? Describe it to your reader.
Homework
Have you ever read a book that you wish was a movie? What was the book about? Who would play the characters in the movie? If you havent read a book that you would like to see turned into a movie, describe a movie that you would like to see made.
Day 5
Bellwork 1
What do you think it would be like to be deaf? What challenges would you face? What type of things would you enjoy less that you enjoy now? Explain.
Bellwork 2
What is your favorite animal? Why do you like this animal? Provide atleast 5 facts about this animal!
Homework
Imagine you are running for president. Would you run as a Republican, Democrat, or Independent Candidate? Why? What type of things would you do to help the country? Explain.