QUOTE ME
2015-2016
Period 1/BELL RINGER #7: 100+
• “Well done is better than well said.” –
Benjamin Franklin
– Explain this quote. What does it mean?
– Do you often say you are going to do something
and then don’t?
– Do you know people who never keep their word?
– What is the future like for someone who always
SAYS they are going to do something but never
follows through? What do other people think
about them?
Period 2/BELL RINGER #7/100+
• “We do not remember days. We remember
moments.” –Cecore Povese
– Explain this quote. What does it mean?
– Do you agree with this? Why or why not?
– Write about three “moments” that you will never
forget. What made these moments special?
Explain.
Period 3/BELL RINGER #7/100+
• “Keep your eyes on the sky and your feet on
the ground.” –Theodore Roosevelt
– Explain this quote. What does it mean?
– What are your future dreams? What big things do
you hope to accomplish in your life?
– How do you stay grounded? If you were to
become famous overnight, how would you stay
true to yourself? How might you change? Do you
think you would still be likable if you were
famous? Explain.
Bell Ringer #11: Period 1 (100+)
• “Believe in yourself and all that you are, know
that there is something inside you that is
greater than any obstacle.” –Christian D.
Larson
– Explain this quote. What does it mean?
– Apply this quote to your life. What are the
obstacles you face?
– How does this quote encapsulate both grit and
growth mindset? Explain.
Bell Ringer #11: Period 3
• “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The
most certain way to succeed is always try just
one more time.” –Thomas A. Edison
– Explain this quote. What does it mean?
– Apply this quote to your life. Do you always try
“one more time” or do you give up easily?
– How does this quote encapsulate both grit and
growth mindset? Explain.
Bell Ringer #2: Period 1/100+
• “There may be people that have more talent
than you, but there is no excuse for anyone to
work harder than you.” –Derek Jeter
– Explain this quote. What does it mean?
– Do you ever give excuses rather than trying your
hardest? In what situations?
– How does this quote encapsulate both grit and
growth mindset? Explain.
Bell Ringer #2: Period 2/150+
• “Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is
all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” –
Marcus Aurelis
– Explain this quote. What does it mean?
– What simple things make you happy? Idenitfy and
describe at least 5.
– How does your mind, rather than your
circumstances, dictate whether you are happy or
not? Explain.
Similes
• Write a simile for each person in your
household (you are included) describing their
hair.
• My sister’s hair is like angel hair spaghetti. It is
straight as straw.
• My dad’s hair is patchy like a piece of holy
Swiss cheese.
Bell Ringer #2: Period 3/150+
• “Don’t dwell on past mistakes because it will only
cause more.” –Ned Crotty
– Explain this quote. What does it mean? Do you agree?
– Apply this quote to your life. Do you have a bad case of
the “should haves”? How can you make the switch to
“Next time I will do…” How can you learn from your
mistakes without fixating on them?
– Do you know anyone who is always sorry for their past
bad decisions but then continues to make poor
choices? Explain what this person’s life is like. What is
their future most likely like?
Bell Ringer #6/Per. 1
150+
• Write Quote: “Blessed is the one who can
give without remembering and take without
forgetting.” –Elizabeth Bibesco
– Explain this quote. What does it mean?
– Apply this quote to your life. Do you know anyone
like the person described in the quote?
– Do you give without keeping “score”? Explain.
– Do you take without acknowledging the person
who has given? Describe.
Bell Ringer #6/Per. 2
150+
• Write Quote: “I’m not in this world to live up
to your expectations and you’re not in this
world to live up to mine.” –Bruce Lee
– Explain this quote. What does it mean?
– Apply this quote to your life. Whose expectations
are you expected to live up to? Describe.
– What expectations do you have for the people in
your life? Do they live up to them? Describe one
person who does live up to your expectations and
one person who does not.
Bell Ringer #6/Per. 3
150+
• Write Quote: “Beauty begins the moment you
decide to be yourself.” –Coco Chanel
– Explain this quote. What does it mean?
– Apply this quote to your life. What does society
say beautiful is? Explain.
– What is your definition of beauty for yourself? Is it
different than societies? Explain how.
Bell Ringer #10/Per. 1
150+
• Write Quote: “Have the courage to follow your
heart and intuition. They somehow know what
you truly want to become.” –Steve Jobs
– Explain this quote. What does it mean?
– Apply this quote to your life. Why would Steve Jobs
say that following these two things takes courage?
What would be an easier option? Explain.
– Explain a time when you followed your intuition.
When your “gut” told you to do something even
though it didn’t make sense when you thought about
it in another way. Is it easy for you to follow your
intuition or do you second guess yourself constantly?
Bell Ringer #10/Per. 2
150+
• Write Quote: “Reality is wrong. Dreams are
for real.” –Tupac Shakur
– Explain this quote. What does it mean?
– Apply this quote to your life. What dreams do you
have that you plan on turning into a reality?
Describe.
– Describe a time in your life when “reality was
wrong.” What were you told was the truth? How
was that truth revealed to be a lie?
Bell Ringer #10/Per. 3
150+
• Write Quote: “Only do what your heart tells
you.” –Princess Diana
– Explain this quote. What does it mean?
– Apply this quote to your life. What does your heart tell
you to do? Explain.
– Explain situations in your life when you have to do
things you don’t want to do. Identify at least three
and explain how you persevere even though your
heart tells you not to.
– Explain how you could shape your life to make this
quote a reality. What would that future look like?
Bell Ringer #14/Per. 1
150+
• Write Quote: “If you cannot do great things, do
small things in a great way.”–Napoleon Hill
– Explain this quote. What does it mean?
– Apply this quote to your life. What great things do you
plan on accomplishing in your lifetime? Explain.
– Explain three “small” things in your life that you can
accomplish in a great way. Describe the process
necessary to accomplish greatness in small endeavors.
Bell Ringer #14/Per. 2
150+
• Write Quote: “Life is a beautiful thing. Pack a
bag, make a playlist, watch the world. Don’t
speak. Just listen.” –John Mayer
– Explain this quote. What does it mean?
– Apply this quote to your life. Where are the places
you want to “pack a bag” and go see?
– Why do you think John Mayer emphasizes
listening over speaking? Do you listen more than
you talk? Or do you talk more than you listen?
Explain.
Bell Ringer #14/Per. 3
150+
• Write Quote: “Success is the best revenge.” –
Kanye West
– Explain this quote. What does it mean?
– Apply this quote to your life. When have others
doubted you? Explain at least one incident in detail.
How did you prove the “haters” wrong?
– How does this quote exemplify grit? If others think
that you cannot do something, according to this
quote, what should you do in response? Explain.
Bell Ringer #5: QUOTE ME
100+
• “In order to be irreplaceable one must always be
different.” –Coco Chanel
– Put this quote into your own words. What does it
mean?
– Do you agree with this quote? Explain why or why not.
– What makes you different and unique? How do you
stand apart from a crowd? Explain at least two
attributes that make you irreplaceable.
– In your life, do you find yourself wanting to fit in or
stand out? Explain.
Quote Me: Bell Ringer #10
period 1: 100+
• “You are what you eat.” –Unknown
– Apply this quote to your life. Do you think this is
true?
– What kinds of activities (physical ) do you do?
How does what you eat affect your performance?
– When you are responsible for making your own
foods choices, menus, grocery shopping, what
kinds of choices do you imagine that you will
make?
Quote Me: Bell Ringer #10
Period 2: 100+
• “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never
know what you are going to get.” –Forrest
Gump’s mom`
– Put this quote into your own words. What does it
mean?
– Do you agree with this quote or do you think life is
more predictable?
– How does this concept affect your ability to plan
for your future? Explain.
Quote Me: Bell Ringer #10
Period 3: 150+
• “Happiness is found when you STOP comparing
yourself to other people.” -unknown
– Do you compare your life to other people’s? How does
this comparison affect the way you view your
situation/life?
– Do you use social media? How does social media
affect your comparison of your life to other people’s
lives? Explain.
– Is there any way that comparing your life to other’s is
healthy and positive? Does it inspire any action on
your part? Motivate you in any way?
– How CAN you stop comparing yourself to others?
Quote Me: Bell Ringer #3
period 1: 100+
• “Believe in yourself and all that you do. Know
that there is something inside you that is
greater than any obstacle.” –Christian Carson
– Apply this quote to your life. Do you think this is
true? Do you believe this about yourself?
– Describe two things that you experience in your
life that are difficult. Apply this quote to each one
and explain how it applies.
Quote Me: Bell Ringer #3
Period 2: 100+
• “When nothing goes right, go left.”
-anonymous
– Put this quote into your own words. What does it
mean?
– Do you agree with this quote or do you think you
should keep persisting with things that are
difficult?
– Describe two things that you experience in your
life that are difficult. Apply this quote to each one
and explain how it applies.
Bell Ringer #3: Quote Me
per. 3/100+
• “It never gets easier, you just get better.” –
author unknown
– Put this quote into your own words. What does it
mean?
– Do you agree with this quote? Explain why or why
not.
– Describe two things that you experience in your
life that are difficult. Apply this quote to each one
and explain how it applies.
Quote Me: Bell Ringer #7
period 1: 100+
• “If you spend too much time thinking about a
thing, you will never get it done.” Bruce Lee
– Apply this quote to your life. Do you think this is
true?
– Describe a time when you have thought about
something/worried about something for so long
that you never acted or did anything to fix it.
– How does this quote apply to the quote, “Don’t let
the great be the enemy of the good.” How do they
connect?
Quote Me: Bell Ringer #7
Period 2: 100+
• “I believe in the person I want to become.” –
Lana Del Rey
– Put this quote into your own words. What does it
mean?
– Apply this quote to your life. Do you know what
kind of person you want to become? Explain.
– Why is it important to understand this quote?
What might other people in your life tell you
about yourself? How is it possible to stop
believing in yourself? Explain.
Bell Ringer #7: Quote Me
per. 3/100+
• “Why sip from a teacup when you can drink
from a river?” –Steve Martin
– Put this quote into your own words. What does it
mean?
– Apply this quote to your own life. When might you
be “sipping”? What kinds of decisions does that
look like?
– When might you be “drinking from a river”? What
kinds of decisions does that look like? Explain.
Quote Me: Bell Ringer #14
period 1: 100+
• “When the storm has passed, put your energy
into rebuilding your life, don’t waste your time
looking back.” –author unknown
– Apply this quote to your life. Do you think this is
true?
– Describe a time when you have applied the ideas
embedded in this quote. Was it easy or hard to
not “look back”?
Quote Me: Bell Ringer #14
Period 2: 100+
• “Sometimes I pretend to be NORMAL, but it gets
BORING, so I go back to being ME.” –author
unknown
– Put this quote into your own words. What does it
mean?
– Apply this quote to your life. Do you know think you
are normal or unique? Explain.
– Do you ever pretend to be “normal” instead of being
yourself? Describe.
• Do you know anyone who is always trying to fit in with
others rather than being their authentic self?
Bell Ringer #14: Quote Me
per. 3/100+
• “I don’t want to be just another face, what I
want is to go out there and prove something
on the field.”–Jenny Finch
– Put this quote into your own words. What does it
mean?
– Apply this quote to your own life. What is your
“field”…the place where you want to make a
name for yourself?
– Can you relate to this quote? Explain why or why
not.
Bell Ringer #4: Quote Me: 100+
• “The happiest people don’t have the best of everything,
they just make the best of everything.”
– Put this quote into your own words.
– Apply this quote to your own life. Do you agree?
– Describe the happiest person you know. Do they have the
best of everything? What about that person lets you know
that they are truly happy? How do they act? How do they
treat others? How do they treat themselves? How do they
treat their environment?
– Describe the unhappiest person you know. Do they have the
best of everything? What about that person lets you know
that they are truly unhappy? How do they act? How do they
treat others? How do they treat themselves? How do they
treat their environment?
Roots Quiz #13: Write the definition:
1. Milli
2. Phyll
3. Phyt
4. Phor
5. Phag
6. Patho
7. Tude
8. Osis
9. Ose
10.Oligo
11.Vac
12.Myo
13.Labor
14.Gress
15.Mem
16.Meso
17.Lys
18.Leuko
19.Infra
20.Ultima
21.Hemo
22.Glyc
23.Sequ
24.Form
25.Chrom
Halloween COS
• Please write the following items down, leaving
space between each one:
1. Setting w/description:
2. Protagonist (main character) w/three adjectives to
describe:
3. Antagonist (villain) w/three adjectives to describe:
4. One conflict w/identification whether it is external
or internal:
5. Tone (emotion word) w/description of how this is
created (lighting, music, dialogue, facial expressions,
etc.):
Thanksgiving COS: 50+
• Why is this movie NOT magical realism? What
separates it from that genre? Explain at least two
things.
• Symbolism:
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Describe three symbols you find in this movie.
What is the object/person?
What does it stand for?
What traits of the object/person let you know that it
is a symbol?
– How is the symbol important in the film?
Bell Ringer #12/Quote Me: 100+
• Respond to this quote.
– Put this in your own words.
What does it mean?
– Have you seen any of your
friends making the wrong
people a priority? Explain.
– Have you ever made
someone a priority in your
life when all you are is an
“option” to them?
– How can you avoid putting
your priorities in the wrong
places in the future?
Bell Ringer #15: Quote Me/100+
“Emancipate yourselves from
mental slavery. None but
ourselves can free our minds.”
–Bob Marley
• Put this quote into your own
words. What does it mean?
• Do you ever find yourself a
slave to others opinions?
Explain why or why not.
• How would you free your
mind? What is that process
like?
• Are you capable of freeing
your mind at this point? Can
you shut down the voice in
your head that tells you that
you cannot do something? Are
not good enough? Explain.
Quote Me: 100+
“The way a team plays as a
• Put this quote into your
whole determines its success.
own words. What does it
You may have the greatest
mean?
bunch of individual stars in
• How does this quote
the world, but if they don't
apply to your life? Who is
play together, the club won't
your “team”?
be worth a dime.”-Babe Ruth • Do you know anyone who
is an “individual star” and
does not get along well
with others? Anyone who
defies the saying “There
is no I in team?” Explain.
Quote Me: 100+
• “Never change the way
you look, feel, or think for
anyone…The world
doesn’t need
photocopies.”
–Ashton Irwin
1. Put this quote into your
own words. What does it
mean?
2. Do you ever find yourself
changing your personality
or the way you dress just
to fit in? Do you know
anyone who does?
Explain.
3. Do you find it hard to be
yourself around others?
Can you let your “real”
personality show? Or are
you easily embarrassed?
Explain.
Lit Circle Group Project
(Need Three + Symbolism Activities)
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7.
Investigator: Describe what the Investigator brought in and how it connected to
the book. 25+
Travel Tracer: Choose the most important location from the Travel Tracer and
justify this choice with evidence from the book (quote & pg. # included) 25+
Vocabulary Enricher: Create a sentence using five of the words chosen by the
Vocabulary Enricher. Make sure the words are underlined.
Connector: Choose one of the most important connections that the Connector
made and explain why you chose this particular connection. 25+
Summarizer: Choose two of the key points the Summarizer identified as being the
most important. Find a quote from chapter five that matches each key point.
Write the quote plus the page number plus a short explanation of why each key
point was chosen.
Discussion Director: Choose three of the five Discussion Director questions and
write a thorough response for each question. Each answer must be at least 25+
words in length. Both the questions and the answers must be written.
Identify an object that you believe is acting as a symbol in the book so far. Find a
quote from chapter five that describes the object. Write a 35+ word explanation
of the quote and what you think the object symbolizes.
Roots Quiz #16: Write the definition:
1. Sine
2. Err
3. Quadr
4. Somn
5. Algia
6. Antho
7. Ize
8. Mania
9. Cracy
10.Mund
11.Pos
12.Here
13.Flu
14. Jur
15. Cata
16.Terr
17.Caust
18.Chiro
19.Cephalo
20.Austro
21.Calli
22.Pithec
23.Saur
24.Ist
25.Anglo
Roots Quiz #11: Write the definition:
1. Andro
2. Nounce
3. Fic
4. Sess
5. Mob
6. Act
7. Ag
8. Gyn
9. Pro
10.Reg
11.Cant
12.Gram
13.Log
14.Surg
15.Potent
16.Parl
17.Rogat
18.Bas
19.Sol
20.Sen
21.Apo
22.Ann
23.Lum
24.Jus
25. -i
Roots Quiz #12: Write the definition:
1. fil
2. im
3. dys
4. exo
5. idio
6. erythro
7. enter
8. emia
9. eco
10. diplo
11.cyt
12. cyan
13. chlor
14. struct
15. bon
16. -be
17. hum
18. epi
19. ase
20. alb
21. aer
22. aden
23. mel
24. ab
25. an-`