Quarter 4 Week 4 Bellwork / Homework

Day One

Bellwork 1

Copy: Indication - noun - something that points out or indicates

Copy: The smiling faces were a good indication that everyone was having a good time.

Answer: How can your actions give and indication of what your feelings are?

Bellwork 2

Copy: Taffeta - noun - a stiff, shiny fabric made of silk, nylon, or acetate

Copy: The ballerina's tutu was made of beautiful lavender taffeta.

Answer: Which of these might be made of taffeta?

A. A wedding gown

B. A hunting jacket

Homework:

If you could have something made out of taffeta, what would it be and what color would it be? Why? Explain.

Day Two

Bellwork 1

Copy: Contribute - verb - 1. to give assistance or money 2. to help bring about

Copy: The community was able to contribute ten thousand dollars for restoring the old schoolhouse. The hard work of many volunteers contributed to the successful restoration.

Answer: What are some charities that you would like to contribute to? Why would you contribute to these charities? How would your contribution benefit society?

Bellwork 2

Copy: Humorous - adjective - full of humor; amusing / synoym: funny

Copy: People laughed all evening as they enjoyed the humorous play.

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

A. Hilarious

B. Sad

Homework:

What is your favorite humorous movie? Who are the characters? What is it about? Describe it in a five paragraph essay!

Day Three

Bellwork 1

Copy: Antidote - noun - something that works against the effects of poison

Copy: My snakebite kit includes an antidote for venom.

Answer: Have you ever heard of anyone who had to take an antidote? If so, what was it for? What kinds of antidotes do you know about? Describe them.

Bellwork 2

Copy: Loiter - verb - to spend time standing about, doing nothing in particular

Copy: The shopping center is locked up at night so nobody can loiter around the stores.

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

A. Hang around

B. Move along

Homework:

What places in your town have rules about loitering? Do you think rules against loitering are a good idea?

Day Four

Bellwork 1

Copy: Tattered - adjective - broken down or worn out

Copy: After years of use, the tattered leather sofa was finally replaced.

Answer: Describe something you have that is tattered. Do you throw our tattered things, or do you keep them? Do you repair them or leave them tattered? Why? Explain.

Bellwork 2

Copy: Exquisite - adjective - having an intricate and beautiful design

Copy: The exquisite embroidery must have taken hours to complete.

Answer: Which words mean about the same thing as exquisite?

A. Detailed

B. Crude

Homework:

What is something exquisite that you have seen? Describe it.

Day Five

Bellwork 1

Copy: Spartan - adjective - characterized by strict self-discipline

Copy: The wrestler followed a spartan routine in his training.

Answer: Which words mean about the same thing as spartan?

A. Stern

B. Weak

Bellwork 2

Copy: Recoil - verb - to draw back

Copy: We saw the dog recoil as it came across a snake in the path.

Answer: What is something that would make you recoil? Describe it.

Homework

Could you follow a spartan training routine? Do you think having discipline is a good idea? Why or why not?