Quarter 4 Week 9 Bellwork / Homework

Day One

Bellwork 1

Copy: Compile - verb - to put together in a list or volume

Copy: We had to compile all our photos into the yearbook.

Answer: What kind of list could you compile to help yourself be more organized?

Bellwork 2

Copy: Quintessential - adjective - the most typical example of something

Copy: The Egyptian pyramids are quintessential examples of geometry in architecture.

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

A. Fundamental

B. Unusual

Homework

What do you think is the quintessential characteristic of a successful person? Who are some successful people who possess this characteristic. Describe them.

Day Two

Bellwork 1

Copy: Petty - adjective - not important - It seemed petty to argue over who would pay the extra ten cents.

Copy: It seemed petty to argue over who would pay the extra ten cents.

Answer: What are some things that you think are too petty to argue about? Provide examples.

Bellwork 2

Copy: Venture - noun - a risky undertaking

Copy: The business venture turned out to be a financial disaster.

Answer: Which of these is a venture?

A. A sure thing

B. A chance

Homework

Give an example of a venture you would like to be involved in. Why would you like to be involved? Explain.

Day Three

Bellwork 1

Copy: Whim - noun - a sudden idea to do something

Copy: I decided to go golfing on a whim.

Answer: List some things you sometimes do on a whim.

Bellwork 2

Copy: Quizzical - adjective - odd or comical

Copy: The comedian looked quizzical with his wild makeup and crazy wig.

Answer: Which of the following might look quizzical?

A. A clown

B. A stick figure

Homework

Who do you think is the funniest or most quizzical actor? Why do you think this actor is so funny? What movies or television shows has this actor been in? Describe them.

Day Four

Bellwork 1

Copy: Moderate - adjective - not too much or too little

Copy: A moderate amount of exercise is good for everyone.

Answer: Which word or words mean about the same thing as moderate?

A. A large amount

B. A fair amount

Bellwork 2

Copy: Fiasco - noun - a complete failure

Copy: The pool party was a fiasco due to the lightning storm.

Answer: Give examples of something you tried that turned into a fiasco.

Homework:

Give an examples of things you do in moderate amounts and explain why it is important to do them in moderation.

Day Five

Bellwork 1

Copy: Gritty - adjective - feeling like sand

Copy: After the dentist drilled my tooth. I felt something gritty in my mouth.

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

A. Smooth

B. Rough

Bellwork 2

Copy: Contemplate - verb - to think about for a long time

Copy: Mike took some time to contemplate the question before he answered it.

Answer: What types of decisions cause you to contemplate?

Homework

Where might you expect to step on a gritty surface? Describe this place.