Bellringer #1
I can follow classroom rules/expectations
Do you know what to do when…
...you walk in my classroom door?
...you finish working on your assignment?
...I ask you to label your paper?
...I am giving direct instruction?
...I ask you to turn in your assignment?
Bellringer #2
1. What is a Family Resource Center? Who is
my FRC coordinator at DCMS? What are some
services she provides?
2. How many hall passes do I have per
quarter? What do I have to do in order
to use a hall pass?
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Bellringer #3
RI.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text,
The role of an appraiser is to estimate the
value of land or real property. Real property is
another way of saying real estate. In order to
do this, appraisers often use comparables.
Another house that has the same number of
bedrooms, bathrooms, and room sizes would be
a comparable if it is in the same neighborhood
of the home being appraised and has a similar
layout. The appraiser also investigates the
condition of the home. All of this used to
determine the value of a property.
What is a comparable?
A. a property to
compare the value of
another property
B. The Estimated
value of a home
C. Another name for
an appraiser.
Bellringer #4
vvvvvWednesday, August 20, 2014
*I can determine meaning of words & phrases
By the mid-1800s, many groups sought fair and
equal rights. Abolitionists spoke about the
injustices of slavery. Factory workers sought for
the enactment of child labor laws to protect
children. Collective groups of women sought
equal treatment and the right to vote, suffrage.
Elizabeth Stanton and Lucretia Mott were vocal
leaders in the Women’s Suffrage Movement. As
they gained more supporters, they created an
organization. Their viewpoints were considered
troublesome by many community leaders and they
faced intense pressure to stop seeking equal
treatment.
What does
suffrage mean?
A. The right to
vote
B. Injustice
toward others
C. Suffering for
something
Bellringer #5
Synapses are important for
sending information from one
neuron in the brain to another.
A synapse is the name given to
cell structure that sends electric
and chemical energy to different
sections of the brain. When this
event occurs, scientists say that
a synapses has taken place.
What is a synapse?
A. A memory chemical
B. A permanent section of
the brain
C. A cell used for sending
information.
Friday, August 22, 2014—Bellringer #6
**I can make inferences**
Describe 3
inferences you
can make, with
supporting
evidence, based
on the picture.
Bellringer #7
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Read the “conversation voice” example below and identify what
reading strategy is being used: (Yes, you can use your foldable)
1.
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10.
I’m confused about…
What will happen to the boys when their parents are gone?
That part of the story is like…
Because of what I know about her, I believe she is…
This is what is going to happen next…
Context Clues…
Root words/suffixes/prefixes…
I feel this way when…
My opinion is that…
10. What were the main ideas of the text?
Bellringer #8
Wednesday, August 26, 2014
If it had not been for the
candy bar wrapper that fell
onto the floor, Kennedy
would have never seen it. It
was faded, but for some
reason, it aroused Kennedy’s
curiosity. The wrapper had
the words “two wishes”
written on it. Even though
she knew it was probably
nonsense, Kennedy wished
anyway.
I think
Kennedy’s
wishes will
come true.
Which reading
strategy is being
used here?
Bellringer #9
I can make inferences and predictions
Fishing With Sam:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMnx_3BC7EM
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Every great artist needs inspiration. This is true even for the most
renowned writers and painters throughout history. Diego Rivera is a
Mexican artist that is known for his colorful murals. They depict life in
Mexico during his time. He opposed the wealthier ruling class and drew
images of everyday people conducting daily tasks in his images.
What does ruling class mean?
A. People that did daily tasks
B. Individuals that forget the needy
C. Those that were in charge in Mexican society.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Bellringer #12
1. Good Readers look for the bigger message to se how those ideas can influence their life.
2. Good Readers use new information to change or confirm what they think about the text.
3. Good Readers activate what they already know about a text.
4. Good Readers make mental pictures when they read.
5. Good Readers form opinions and support opinions with details.
6. Good Readers put the text into their own words.
7. Good Readers know that reading serves may purposes and they choose that purpose.
8. Good Readers use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
9. Good Readers make text to text, text to self, text to world connections as they read.
10. Good readers make educated guesses based on the text to determine what will happen
next.
Bellringer #13
Making Inferences and Predictions
For the Birds:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upo668bS1nc
Bellringer #15 can identify Text
Features
What is the Name of the
Chapter that Begins on
Page 41?
A. Birds of America
B. Glossary
C. C. Prehistoric Birds
D. Endangered Birds
Bellringer 16
I can identify Text Features.
Bellringer #17
I can identify Text Features
What specific text features could be added to this passage to make it easier to read and understand?
Bell ringer #18
I can determine meaning of words and phrases
1. Looking through the
photo albums made them feel
nostalgic for the old days.
2. The hermit lived far from
neighbors and came to town
only once a month.
What is the best definition
for nostalgic?
What is the best definition
for hermit?
A. Indulge
B. Longing for
C. Resistant
A. Joiner
B. Farmer
C. Loner
Bell ringer #19
I can identify text structure
Most of the water that comes down in the form of precipitation is
polluted. Nature has a natural way of cleaning these pollutants before
water trickles through the ground and finds its way into rivers and
streams. Microscopic organisms in the soil serve as a natural filtering
system. After rain falls onto the ground, it sinks deeply into the soil.
As it continues to travel downward, small microbes eat pollutants that
are in the water. Microbes continue this process leaving the water
cleaner than what it was when it first fell from the sky.
1. What is the overall structure of this paragraph?
A. Compare and Contrast
B. Statement and Support
C. Problem and Solution
Bell ringer #20
I can identify text structures
Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. Some people are
trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day
exist only in zoos. People are trying to save the rain forests and
woodlands where the chimps live from being cut down. It will take
many people working together to solve this problem.
A. Compare and Contrast
B. Chronological Oder
C. Cause and Effect
D. Problem and Solution
Bell ringer #21
I can identify text structures
Chimps live in groups and like each other a lot, but sometimes they
fight. Because they don’t want to stay angry at each other after a
fight, they make up by holding a hand out to the other and kissing.
They show they are sorry with pats and hugs. Then the anger
goes away.
A. Chronological Order
B. Statement and Support
C. Cause and Effect
D. Compare and Contrast
Bell ringer 22
No one knows the true origin of ice-cream, but the first published
ice-cream recipe appears in “Mrs. Mary Eales's Receipts,” a
cook book that was printed in London in 1718. Sometime around
1832, an African American confectioner named Augustus
Jackson created multiple ice cream recipes and invented a
superior technique to manufacture ice cream. Ice cream soda was
invented around 1874, but the real breakthrough may have been
at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, when the
American ice-cream cone was unveiled!
What text structure is used in the above paragraph?
Cite Textual evidence to support your answer.
Bell Ringer #23
1. Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many
different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are
strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are
delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while
chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate icecream is sold across the country annually than strawberry,
each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake
Which text structure is being used?
Cite textual evidence to support your answer
Bell Ringer #24
Some people have a hard time remembering to get their loved ones
appropriate gifts on Valentine's Day. This can lead to painfully
long talks about "where the relationship stands." Perhaps the best
way to avoid these talks is by taking the moral highroad. Instead of
forgetting these holidays, choose not to celebrate them. Inform
your loved one that you don't want to buy into the materialism and
commercialism of these manufactured holidays. Tell that person
that you want to have a relationship with them, not the marketers,
and that you want to celebrate your love everyday, not just one
day a year. It's a tough pitch, but if you can make the sale then
you'll be in the clear for life.
Which text structure is used? Cite textual evidence.
Bell Ringer #25
Being a clown isn’t all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose
themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys
dismount or are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, rodeo
clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention.
In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so
protect the rider. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be
serious business.
What is the central idea of the above text?
Bell Ringer #26
The wolverine, a medium sized mammal weighing no more than 50 lbs.,
has earned its reputation for ferocity with its documented ability to kill
prey many times its size. The reason why wolverines have so many
conflicts with other animals (including wolves, cougars, and even bears)
is probably because of the wolverine’s preferred hunting style. Rather
than chasing down or tricking its prey like most hunters, the wolverine
prefers to take its meals directly from other hunters. So while a polar
bear or a lone wolf might be enjoying a hard earned carcass, a hungr
ywolverine may try to take his lunch. This keeps the wolverine in plenty
of fights.
What is the central idea of the above paragraph?
Bell Ringer #27
What’s that humming sound? Could it be hummingbird, the only bird
capable of backward flight? Hummingbirds have many unique flight
habits that distinguish them from other birds. Most birds flap their
wings up and down to fly, but the hummingbird moves its wings forward
and backward very rapidly in a figure eight pattern. This allows the
hummingbird to hover in position, fly upside down, and move about
very rapidly. And while other birds have to push off with their feet to
begin flying, and work their ways up to their top speeds, the
hummingbird can both start flying at maximum speed and stop flying
instantaneously. After you’ve seen a hummingbird in flight, it’s unlikely
that you’ll mistake them for another bird.
What is the central idea of the above paragraph?
Bell Ringer #28
Remember, if something is worth doing, it is worth doing correctly.
That said, the key to making perfect cookies is merely a matter of
preparation and precision. To begin with, read your cookie recipe
thoroughly before baking. Make sure that you have all of the
necessary ingredients before you continue. Next, use good tools
and utensils. Sometimes, the craftsperson is only as good as his or
her tools. By using good tools you can minimize mistakes and
improve the quality of your product. Lastly, you should use top
quality ingredients. Unlike in the fairytales, you can’t turn lead
into gold. If you use poor quality materials, you’ll create an inferior
product. So, to make perfect cookies you should use the highest
quality materials available. Bon apatite!
What is the central idea of the above paragraph?
The title of modern-day wonder of the
world should go to the Smithsonian
Institution. It is the largest grouping of
museums and art galleries in the world.
You will find the Smithsonian in the heart
of the nation’s capital, Washington, DC..
The Smithsonian has more than 100
million objects and specimens in its
collections.. You may see, for example,
George Washington’s false teeth, the
inauguration gowns of the presidential first
ladies, and the Apollo lunar landing
module. The Smithsonian is so large that it
takes weeks to see all of its collections.
The Smithsonian also contains a zoo
which houses more than 2,500 animals.
The National Zoological Park and the
National Air and Space Museum are two
of the favorite attractions in the
Smithsonian Institution. This collection of
human knowledge, experience, and
accomplishment is truly a wonder.
Bell Ringer #29
What is the central idea of this
passage?
A. The zoo and the air space
m
useum are the most popular
attractions
B. George Washington’s teeth are o
n display at the
Smithsonian
C. The Smithsonian is so
massive, it could be called a Wonder o
f the World
D. The Smithsonian is located in
Washington, DC.
Presto
Bell Ringer #30
Learning Target: I can cite textual evidence that supports my analysis of what the
text says explicitly.
In the film, the amazing magician Presto forgets to feed his hungry rabbit one too
many times. How do we know the rabbit is frustrated at Presto? Cite 2 pieces of
textual evidence to support this.
**Your response...
One piece of textual evidence is...
Another piece of textual evidence is...
Bell Ringer #31
Indiana Jones
Learning Target: I can cite several pieces of textual evidence that supports my analysis of what
the text says explicitly.
1. What happens to Indiana Jones after he steals the idol? Explain your answer using TWO
pieces of textual evidence as support.
**Your response...
One piece of textual evidence is...
Another piece of textual evidence is...
Ice Age
Bell Ringer #32
Learning Target: I can cite several pieces of textual evidence that supports my
analysis of what the text says explicitly.
1. Describe how Scrat feels about the nut “popping” out of the hollowed out
tree stump. Cite TWO pieces of textual evidence to support your response.
**Your response...
One piece of textual evidence is...
Another piece of textual evidence is...
Bell Ringer #33
The Moon
Learning Target: I can cite several pieces of textual evidence that supports my
inferences made from the text.
1. How do the two men feel about the young boy? Cite TWO pieces of
textual evidence to support your response.
**Your response...
One piece of textual evidence is...
Another piece of textual evidence is...
Bell Ringer #34
Toy Story
Learning Target: I can identify the theme of a text.
1. What lesson does Sid learn in this clip? Cite TWO pieces of textual
evidence to support your response.
Sid learns...
One piece of textual evidence is...
A second piece of textual evidence is...
Bell Ringer #35
Monsters Inc.
Learning Target: I can identify the theme of a text.
1. Mike Wazowski is eager to start college, but things don’t go as planned. What does he
learn about college life? Cite TWO pieces of textual evidence to support your
response.
Wazowski learns...
One piece of textual evidence is...
Another piece of textual evidence is...
Bell Ringer #36
Learning Target: I can identify theme.
One Man Band
What is the lesson learned in this text?
Cite textual evidence to support your
answer.
Bell Ringer #37
Geri’s Game
*I can identify irony in a text.
1. In the short film, what is an example of irony? Cite textual evidence to
support your response.
Bell Ringer #38
Day and Night
*I can analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of
different characters or narrators in a text.
1. When Day and Night first meet, each are frightened and suspicious of
each other and get off on the wrong foot. Compare and contrast the two
characters’ unique qualities and how they each offer a different window
onto the same world.
Bell Ringer #39
Alma
*I can analyze the development of a theme over the course of a text.
A theme that emerged from this story is that “Curiosity kills the cat.”
Explain how the plot events contributed to this theme.