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?