Quarter 2 Week 8 Bellwork / Homework

Day 1

Bellwork 1

Copy: Jumble - verb - to mix up into a confused mess

Copy: Stephanie likes to jumble the puzzle pieces before she puts them away.

Answer: Which of the following describe what you do when you jumble something?

A. Put it in order B. Put it in its proper place C. Make a mess of it

Answer: How would you describe your bedroom? Are things in a jumble? Why or why not?

Bellwork 2

Copy: Lecture - noun - a prepared talk about something

Copy: My teacher gave a lecture about the life of John F. Kennedy.

Answer: Tell about the subject of a lecture you have heard before.

Homework:

What is a topic that you know enough about to give a lecture on? Why do you know so much about this subject? What things would you cover in your lecture? Explain.

Day 2

Bellwork 1

Copy: Maneuver - verb - to move skillfully or cleverly

Copy: Michael Jordan was great at being able to maneuver around the defense.

Answer: In which of these situations would a driver have to maneuver with caution?

A. Driving on Ice B. Driving on a flat, dry road C. Driving in a rainstorm

Answer: Describe a situation in which you had to maneuver carefully.

Bellwork 2

Copy: Frantic - adjective - very excited with worry or fear

Copy: Malik was so frantic that he would be late, he ran all the way to work.

Answer: Tell about a time when you were frantic. How did you feel? What did you do? Why were you frantic?

Homework:

Describe a time when somebody you know became frantic (worried). Why were they so frantic? Did you try to help them? If so, how? Describe the situation.

Day 3

Bellwork 1

Copy: Peer - noun - a person of the same age or ability level

Copy: Even though Tyrone is Jamal's peer, he is five inches taller than he is.

Answer: Which of these people would be your peer?

A. Your mother B. Students in your class C. Your grandfather

Answer: Name three of your peers and describe each one.

Bellwork 2

Copy: Stagnant - adjective - not active, changing, or developing (synonym: sluggish)

Copy: I was going to clean my house, but I became stagnant.

Answer: Where might you find stagnant water?

Homework:

What is your opinion of your peers at Shaw? Do you think they are well-behaved? Why or why not? Explain. What types of things could your peers do to improve themselves, the school, and the community?

Day 4

Bellwork 1

Copy: Unkempt - adjective - not groomed; not neat or tidy

Copy: After a week of camping in the forest, Tamika looked very unkempt.

Answer: Which word means about the same thing as unkempt?

A. Messy B. Elegant C. Clean

Answer: In what situations do you make sure that you are not unkempt? Why? Describe these situations.

Bellwork 2

Copy: Humdrum - adjective - lacking excitement (synonym: boring)

Copy: The movie was so humdrum that Ricardo fell asleep.

Answer: Which of the following describe something that is humdrum?

A. Riding a horse B. Jumping out of a plane C. Watching paint dry

Answer: What are some activities that you find humdrum? Why? Explain.

Homework:

Which subject in school do you find to be the most humdrum? Why do you feel this way? What could be done to make this subject more exciting?

Day 5

Bellwork 1

Copy: Replenish - verb - to refill

Copy: After playing basketball all day, I had to replenish my body with water.

Answer: What types of foods do you eat to replenish your body with nutrients?

Bellwork 2

Copy: Agriculture - noun - the work of farming

Copy: Agriculture helps provide the fresh foods that we eat.

Answer: Which activities would be performed by somebody who works in agriculture:

A. Driving a taxi B. Serving food in a restaurant C. Planting seeds

Homework

What are your favorite products of agriculture that you eat? Think of your 3 favorite foods that come from farming. Describe each one.