Bell Work: Oct. 6-10
Name:
Class:
You may work ahead on this bell work. If you are finished with the bell work ahead of time, you need to bring
an AR book (other than our class novel) to read during the time the class is working on bell work.
Bell Work 1-The word root “port-” means carry. Make lists of five synonyms, five antonyms and five
connections to real life for this word root. Your synonyms and antonyms cannot contain the root word and your
connections should be to situations that have or could happen to you in real life.
Synonyms:
Antonyms
Connections
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2. ______________________
2. ______________________
2. ______________________
3. ______________________
3. ______________________
3. ______________________
4. ______________________
4. ______________________
4. ______________________
Bell Work 2-The word root “miss or mit” means send. Make lists of five synonyms, five antonyms and five
connections to real life for this word root. Your synonyms and antonyms cannot contain the root word and your
connections should be to situations that have or could happen to you in real life.
Synonyms:
Antonyms
Connections
1. ______________________
1. ______________________
1. ______________________
2. ______________________
2. ______________________
2. ______________________
3. ______________________
3. ______________________
3. ______________________
4. ______________________
4. ______________________
4. ______________________
Bell Work 3-Use five of the following words in a sentence correctly. Underline each word you use. Each word
is related to the word root “port-”.
Transport, import, porter, report, support, portage, deport, portfolio, portable, export.
1. ______________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________________________________
Bell Work 4-Use five of the following words in a sentence correctly. Underline each word you use. Each word
is related to the word root “miss, mit”.
Transmit, intermission, mission, dismiss, submit, remit, emit, missile, omit, admit.
1. ______________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________________________________
Bell Work 5-Pick a word that is related to the root word “port-”. On the following lines, write a paragraph in
which you explain how that word’s meaning is related to the root word. Be sure to write 5-7 complete
sentences. Also, make sure that you answer the question as best you can.
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Bell Work 6-Pick a word that is related to the root word “miss, mit”. On the following lines, write a paragraph
in which you explain how that word’s meaning is related to the root word. Be sure to write 5-7 complete
sentences. Also, make sure that you answer the question as best you can.
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Bell Work 7
Pick one word related to “port-” and one word related to “miss, mit.” Then, draw a single picture that is in
some way related to both words. Your drawing does not have to be perfect, but you should be effort into making
it look as good as you can. This picture must go at the bottom of this page, not on a separate sheet of paper.