9.5- Bell-ringer, Discussion Questions, Spelling Words

Bell-ringer:

Directions: Write the following sentences. Then, define the underlined words using context clues and prior knowledge. 

1.    Because of the drought, the ground has been consistently arid.
   2.   The aroma from the bakery entering our noses made our mouths water.
   3.   In the jungle, it was hard for the soldiers to see the enemy assailants waiting to strike.
   4.   The witness attested that the evidence was in fact true.
   5.   Her quiet voice is barely audible in this noisy classroom

    Chapters 1-3 Discussion Questions

Answer the following questions with complete sentences. Make sure to answer the questions fully with complete sentences. Have I mentioned to answer with complete sentences?

Chapter One
1.  Describe Ponyboy, Darry, Dally, and Johnny.   

2.  Who are the Socials?  Who are the Greasers? (I am not looking for a list of names but characteristics.)

3.  How do Ponyboy's relationships with Darry and Sodapop differ?  Explain.

4.  Why is the 'gang' important to Johnny?

5.  Do you think Darry loves Ponyboy?  Why does he treat Ponyboy the way he does?

Chapter Two

1.  Who are Cherry and Marcia? Why do they hang-out with greaser boys at the Dingo?

2.  Why doesn't Ponyboy like referring to Sodapop as a dropout?
 

Chapter Three

1.  What does Cherry explain as the difference between the Socs and the Greasers?

2. What does Ponyboy mean on p. 39 when he says "Johnny and I understood each other without saying anything"? 

3. Where does Pony wish he could live? Why would he choose that place over his current home?

4.  Why does Johnny like it better when his father is hitting him?

5.  At the end of the chapter, how does the author foreshadow that bad things are to come?

1.     Incredulous

2.     Aloofness

3.     Smoldering

4.     Contemptuous

5.     Nonchalantly

6.     Unceasingly

7.     Rueful

8.     Gallant

9.     Isle

10.                        Aisle

11.                        Coordination

12.                        Drowned

13.                        Improvement

14.                        Symmetrical

15.                        Disposable

9.1- Tuff Time Journal Entry #1

Tuff Time Journal Entry #1

Directions: No bell-ringer today. Put this on a new sheet of paper. This should be separate from your bell-ringers.

Journal about the prompt below. Make sure to write at least two paragraphs. I am less concerned about spelling or grammar and more concerned with what is going on inside your brain. Be honest. Take your time.

Prompt: Identity- being you instead of being someone else

Paragraph 1-Who are you? What is your identity?

Paragraph 2- What is the identity of the group of friends you have? Do you try to change your identity to fit into this group of friends?

8.31-Bell-ringer

Bell-ringer

Directions: Write the quote. Then, answer the questions that follow.

“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

1.   What does this quote mean? Put it into your own words.

2.   Do you agree with Mrs. Roosevelt? Why or why not?

3.   What is Mrs. Roosevelt saying about those who are constantly gossiping?

Each fragment below is missing a complete subject or complete predicate. Re-write the sentences adding whichever part of the sentence is missing. You will need to write out the whole sentence. Have fun with these, but do not make them inappropriate. Then, underline the simple subject and the verb.

Ex: The student who flipped his bottle in class
Answer: The student who flipped his bottle was kicked out of the classroom.

1.       Monkeys from Nicaragua

2.       The frantic student, Alexa,

3.       Was excited when she saw her favorite band

4.       Scrubbed the grime out of the shower

5.       Watched Desi stuff his face with cupcakes

6.       The rusty and worn trampoline

7.       Perched on the curtain rod

8.       The tough greaser from Tulsa, Oklahoma,

9.       Had forgotten to attach the email

10.   Lost her grandma in the crowded shopping mall

8.30- Bell-ringer and Activity

Bell-ringer:

Directions: Rewrite the sentences, making any necessary corrections.

1.   Jennifer are the most old person in the class room.

2.   I dont like it win it ranes, especially win im on a plain.

3.   Before we eat grandma lets wash our hands.

4.   Suzie is intelligenter then George but he dont care.

       5.   What you writed was in correct cause your not smart.

Vocabulary Quiz
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8.29- Bell-ringer

Bell-Ringer:

Create an original sentence for each of the words below. Use the word properly in your sentence, making sure to be mindful of its part of speech (noun, adjective, adverb, verb, etc.). Your sentences must be at least ten words long.

1. Appease—v. to bring to peace, quiet, ease, calm
2.   Apparent—adj. readily seen; easily viewed
3.  Apprehend—v. to arrest 
4. Arbor—n. a tree
5.  Archaic—adj. used in the past, but is no longer used in the present

8.28- Bell-ringer and Webquest

Bell-ringer:

Directions: Write the following sentences. Then, define the underlined words using context clues and prior knowledge.

1.     Please, appease the furious infant and give her a bottle!

2.     We thought the direction of the road was apparent because of the “One Way” sign.

3.     The police officer apprehended the chinchilla smuggler.

4.     Climb out of the arbor before you are covered in pine needles!

“This archaic device is called a typewriter,” said the tour guide.  


Webquest:
Complete PART 2 of the Webquest found here. 

Do not follow the website's directions. Write your answers on your own sheet of paper. If the resources they provide do not work or are not helpful, then you can use other resources. 

8.25- Bell-ringer and Vocabulary Squares

Bell-Ringer:

Why do you believe you have to study reading/language arts in school?

To answer this question, write at least one sentence for each part of reading/language arts: reading, writing, grammar, speaking, and research.

The Outsiders: Vocabulary Squares 

For each of the vocabulary words, you will need to write the word and definition in the top left corner, an original sentence using the word in the top right corner, a pictorial representation of the word in the bottom left corner, and a synonym and antonym of the word in the bottom right corner.  These will be due on Wednesday. 

1.)     Incredulous- adj. showing disbelief

2.)     Aloofness- noun the state of being cold, disinterested, or uncaring         (adj.-aloof)

3.)     Smoldering-adj./ verb to display bottled-up feelings of anger

4.)     Contemptuous- adj. showing disdain (disgust, hatred)

5.)     Nonchalantly- adv. Done in an uncaring way

6.)     Unceasingly- adv. done without a perceivable end

7.)     Rueful- adj. causing sorrow or pity

8.)     Gallant- adj. brave, noble, chivalrous