Quiz name: Bellwork 10/13/14
When writing your essay, what part did you struggle with the most? What can we do in class to
help with this struggle? What are some other strategies you would like to learn about essays?
Quiz name: 10/10/14 Bellwork Constructive Response
"Out of the heart, the mouth speaks." Reflect and respond to this quote. What do you think it
means? Give examples which convey its meaning..
Quiz name: Bellwork 10/8/14 Essay questions
1. What map do you first use to brainstorm ideas that answer the prompt?.
2.In your Fact/Opinion Planning Map, whose opinions should be included along with facts for an
informational essay?.
3. What is the sentence in a paragraph that explains the main idea?.
4. In addition to your topic sentence, what are some other necessary parts of a body paragraph?.
Quiz name: 10/7/14 Bellwork Paraphrasing: Choose the sentence that best paraphrases the paragraph.
There are those who claim the American dollar bill's symbol of a pyramid topped with an eye
bears a secret meaning. However, the pyramid was never meant to be mysterious. On the
contrary, the pyramid on the dollar bill was a carefully chosen symbol designed to characterize
the United States as a place of progress and faith. The Roman numerals on the pyramid base
refer to 1776, the year the country was founded. The pyramid is also unfinished, representing
our country's future growth. The eye in a triangle radiating light represents the overseeing eye
of a deity. The motto above the pyramid, "Annuit Coeptis," means "He has favored our
undertakings." Below the pyramid, the motto "Novus Ordo Seculorum" means "a new order of
the ages." (Sources of information: U.S. Department of the Treasury Bureau of Engraving and
Printing,
A All of the images printed on the $1 bill symbolize America's
principles and goals.
B The pyramid and eye on the back of the $1 bill was carefully
created to represent American values
C The dollar's symbolism is typical of American currency
Several grueling races around the globe test the limits of human endurance. For instance, the
Marathon des Sables is an ultramarathon held every April in Morocco. It covers 150 miles in 6
days through blazing heat and some of the most difficult conditions imaginable. One participant
said, "The most difficult part was waking up at 5 a.m. with your legs so sore you can hardly stand
up, feet blistered, bloodied, and bandaged, and then having to run a marathon in 120-plus
degree heat with a 20-pound pack." In the Sahara Marathon, participants run 26 miles on sand
roads through the harsh and unforgiving Sahara Desert. The Jungle Marathon is a 7-day,
124-mile race through the Amazon jungle of Brazil. For runners who prefer cooler climates, the
Pike's Peak Marathon is known as one of the toughest in the world, for participants must run
26.3 miles up a mountain in Colorado, ascending 7,815 feet. The Everest Marathon is a 26.2-mile
race over the rough mountain terrain of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world.
Runners can also participate in the North Pole Marathon, a 26.2-mile run over Arctic ice floes in
sub-zero temperatures.(Source of information: "ITT Adventurers Race Through Sahara," ITT
Industries,
A Marathon runners are the most physically fit people in the world
B Some marathon runners prefer races in hot climates, while others prefer racing in cold climates
C The Marathon des Sables is the world's most difficult race
D Many marathon races held all over the world force participants to push themselves practically to
the end of human endurance
Quiz name: 10/6/14 Bellwork
Edit the following paragraph. Re-write it using proper conventions.
dear daniel,you are invited to celebrate my 11th birthday with my family and me We will be
camping overnight at bat cave camp in Smoky ridge state park. well hike swim and fish at the
park. We will leave at 10 from my house at 9231 cypress road on saurday the 16th. your parents
can pick you up at 610 pmat my house on sunday the 17th, or you can call for a ride home after
we get back.
Quiz name: Bellwork 10/3/14 Author's Perspective
And the fish, whether six inches or ten, were praised like precious stones. The author uses this
comparison to .
A to relate an outdoor walking experience
B describe the various sizes of fish.
C show the client’s appreciation for each catch.
D focus on the client’s preference for material goods.
2. What are some things that form an author's perspective?.
3. What is the difference between author's purpose and author's perspective?.
Quiz name: Bellwork 10/2/14 Vocabulary Practice
1. What could you convey to someone? (means to make known or understandable to someone).
2. Is there anything you have found out implicitly? ( means not directly stated, hidden).
3.Paraphrase the following statement: "Sometimes kids are worried more about being a character
than having character.".
Quiz name: Bellwork 10/1/14
Courage... “Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing
because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.” ― W. Clement
Stone What tone is Mr. Stone using in the quote? What clue words support your choice in tone?
Use context clues to figure out the meaning of integrity. Tell about a time you had to use
courage in your own life..
Quiz name: Bellwork 9/30/14 Fact/Opinion
1. The following statement is a fact. It's hot outside..
A True
B False
2. The following is a fact. The heater was set at 83 degrees fareinheit..
A True
B False
3. Middle school "cool" kids will never be successful in life..
A True
B False
4.
The following statement is an opinion. 200 13 year olds, defined as "cool" were part of a
research population. The study found that after 10 years, 45% of this population had a greater
rate of problems due to substance use, and 22% had a greater rate of criminal behavior than the
"average" teen..
A True
B False
5. The following statements are facts. J Lo is cool. Simon Cowell is meek. .
A True
B False
Quiz name: Bellwork 9/29/14
Socrates was a Greek philosopher whose practices included an open system of inquiry using
common sense and discussion. Socratic dialogue welcomes the fact that people have many
different outlooks regarding any given concept. The viewpoint one may have is often related to
one’s own experiences. Socrates deemed that in talking and listening to one another, we will all
learn. Today we will use a Socratic Seminar to discuss an article. Make an inference as to
whether this method of learning will be effective or not. Give examples to support your
reasoning.
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