Bellringers
Week of 10/21-10/25
10/21/13 Bellringer
 Use the context clues for the underlined word:
Bill’s father was an inspector for the city. His
job was to make sure building and other structures
were safe. He went to the dam at the reservoir and
noticed that it had a fracture. The city fixed it
promptly.
What does the underlined word mean? (Write both the
underlined word and answer).
A. Fraction
B. Stain
C. Crack
D. Graffitti
10/22/13 Bellringer
 Use the context clues for the underlined word:
Several archeologists were exploring an ancient
Egyptian pyramid. They were looking for the burial tomb of
a certain pharaoh. One said, “I surmise that the tomb is
behind the smallest door.” They gently tried every door there
and found that she was correct.
What does the underlined word mean? (Write both
the underlined word and answer).
A. Hope
B. Guess
C. Know
D. Promise
10/23/13 Bellringer
 Use the context clues for the underlined word:
When Alison was two, she threw her stuffed fish into
the bathtub to see if it could swim. Her mom said her fish
couldn’t swim – but it could rain. She wrung the water out
of the plush toy and Alison squealed with glee as water fell
from it.
What does the underlined word mean? (Write both
the underlined word and answer).
A. Squeezed
B. Shook
C. Dried
D. Hung
10/24/13 Bellringer
 Use the context clues for the underlined word:
On Saturday night, Wally watched the eclipse He asked
his dad when an eclipse would recur. His dad said he didn’t
know but he would find out. However, he forgot. So
something else recurred – Wally’s question.
What does the underlined word mean? (Write both
the underlined word and answer).
A. End
B. Last a long time
C. Expire
D. Happen again
10/25/13 Bellringer Quiz
 Use the context clues for the underlined word:
Nick saved up enough money to buy a new surfboard.
At the store, he saw one he liked even better than the one he
planned to buy, but it was more expensive. He decided to
splurge because he had worked hard.
What does the underlined word mean? (Write both
the underlined word and answer).
A. Bargain
B. Treat himself
C. Not buy it
D. Save more money
Bellringer Checks:
Be sure your name is on the bellringers.
2. Be sure your team name is on the bellringers.
3. Be sure each bellringer is labeled.
4. Turn them into the turn-in box.
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