Bell Ringer: Vocabulary #1, Synonyms
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Directions:
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1) write the words in the purple box on a piece of paper. This paper will go in your
vocabulary section when done.
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2) Using the sentences in the green box, choose a word from the purple box that has
the same meaning as the underlined word in the sentence.
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3) Then, write a sentence using the word your have chosen.
A) Pivotal B) Visage C) Stipulated D) zephyr
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4) Finally, think of one additional synonym for each underlined word
and write it on you paper, next to the original vocabulary words.
1) The new law demanded that all bike riders under the age eighteen must wear
helmets.
1) The team’s victory against last year’s champion was key to its success.
1) The gentle breeze stirred the curtains at the open window.
1) A good actor must be able to manipulate his or her expression in order to match
the emotion of the scene.
Tuesday,
October 8th.
Objectives:
1) I will be able to understand the added
and revised rules for this classroom.
2) I will receive my prompt and rubric for
my Reader’s Anonymous project.
Homework: Reader’s Anonymous Logs
DUE Friday at the beginning of the
period.
Hitting the “Reset” Button.
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Seven Weeks into school.
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Lots of time spent together, inside and
outside of the classroom.
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Time to reshape and adhere to our
classroom rules and routines.
Bellringers
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Bellringers are back! Keep them all, they
WILL be graded.
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I will explain as we go.
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Each time we exceed ten vocabulary
words, there will be a vocabulary test.
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These vocab words are useful in
preparing you for the CAHSEE (high
school exit exam) and your SAT’s
For example, the vocabulary we just did
goes in your vocabulary section.
Grades and Contracts.
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If you have a questions about your grade…
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If you missed class…
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If you need me to fill out your contract (yellow
paper)…
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You MUST see me…
 After School, Tuesday or Thursday’s before
4:30pm
 During Break
 Email me
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You MUST NOT…
 Try to talk to me just as class is starting.
 Interrupt my instruction to inform/ask me.
Turning in Work
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All paper work gets turned into the “IN” box.
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Writer’s Notebooks live and are always
returned to the milk crates.
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All graded work will be returned to you in the
“OUT” box. It is up to you to retrieve it.
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Though, there will be some days where
work will be passed back.
Behavior in class.
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When I am talking, you are NOT talking.
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When you have a question, please raise
your hand and I will call on you when ready.
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Sometimes my speech will answer your
question… you just have to be patient.
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Do NOT just blurt out your concern or
question while I am talking.
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Raise your hand.
Kill Time, or the end of class.
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Do NOT gather around the door.
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Do NOT open the door.
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Do NOT leave without my express
permission. I excuse you, not the bell.
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Before you leave:
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Rows straight
Books put away properly
NO LITTER on the floor.
Reader’s
Anonymous
Project
Prompt and Rubric
Book Review
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Yes, you provide a summary of the book.
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But there is more…
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In addition to the summary, you will provide
your critique, or review, of the book.
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Did you, or didn’t you like the book? Why or
why not?
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You will WRITE a book review, and then
PRESENT the book review.
The Paper.
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MLA Format (1” Margins, 12pt font, etc)
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Correct use of Spelling and Grammar.
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Provides title, Author, and Genre of book.
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Provides a summary of the book, including
plot and characterization.
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INCLUDES A REVIEW, or critique, OF THE
BOOK.
The Review
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Explain why you initially chose the book.
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Claim whether you liked or disliked the book.
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Explain why you liked or disliked the book.
(The questions you had about the book and
your reactions to events in the book)
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Provide textual evidence (use MLA citation)
that supports your claim and reasoning.
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Do or do not recommend the book to a
friend.
The Presentation.
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You will pick the the date of your presentation.
 Friday, October 18th
 Friday, October 26th
 Friday, November 1st
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You will pick your presentation date on a firstcome, first-serve basis.
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Those who have come to talk to me get the later
dates.
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Friday, October 25th
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Friday, November 1st.
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You will have time today to sign up, and can sign
up for the rest of the week during Bell Ringer time.
The Presentation
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Poster or powerpoint
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Clear font or handwriting so all may read it.
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Includes a summary of your book.
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Includes your critique of the book.
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Explains your critique.
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At least 3 artistic representations of your book
and/or your critique. (art, photos, music, etc).
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When you present, talk your audience through the
entire presentation with a clear and direct voice.