bellwork 1- before the bell rings, you are in your seat working on bellwork , silently

Bellwork 1- Before the bell rings, you are in your seat working on bellwork, silently.1. Get a piece of blue cardstock from the front of the

room.2. Using the paper and materials in the supply box create

a name tent by folding your paper in half, hamburger style, and then fold the edges in one more time (about an inch width) to help it stand.

3. Write the name you go by on the front of the name tent (big letters for my special eyes to see). I will use these to remember your names

4. In each corner, draw a picture that represents something about you (favorite number, sport, animal, location, etc.)– make sure you can explain why you drew those pictures.

5. On the inside of the tent, where we cannot see, write down two truths and one lie about yourself.

You have limited time, so get started ASAP!

Language Arts 8/11/14

Homework:• Visit www.msolkhovska.weebly.com-Read all the information

found on this site.• Read the Acceptable Use Policy and complete the Technology

Survey found under Student Information. • Under the Parents section, complete the Parent Contact form. • Sign up for Edmodo (codes are also online).ELA Period 1: 3tufswELA Period 5: e7emfwELA Period 6: vafb7aELA Period 7: 3mzsan

http://www.msolkhovska.weebly.com/

Bellwork #2 8/12/14

• Grab your spiral from the crate. • Take out any signed forms. • If you have a cell phone, take it out and put it face down on your

desk. • In your spiral: Write about the book you read for the summer reading assignment. How did you feel about the journals? Did you like it? Hate it? Felt indifferent? Write 5 sentences or more.

Bellwork #3 8/14/14

Respond to the following quote:

“In between goals there is a thing called life, that is meant to be lived and enjoyed.”- Sid Caesar

Write 5 sentences or more.

Homework--- all due this Friday:• Visit www.msolkhovska.weebly.com-Read all the

information found on this site.• Read the Acceptable Use Policy and complete the

Technology Survey found under Student Information. • Under the Parents section, complete the Parent Contact

form. • Sign up for Edmodo & Remind (codes are online).• Set up Gmail, if you didn’t finish in class. • SUMMER READING

http://www.msolkhovska.weebly.com/

Bellwork #4 8/15/14

Write about a time you had to be “flexible,” and “go with the flow.” How did the situation turn out?


Take out your summer reading assignment and put it on your desk.

Bellwork #5 8/18/14

Write about a good memory you have, that still brings a smile to your face when you think about it.


Letters to Your Future Self AND 3-pronged folders out on the desks please.

Bellwork #6 8/19/14

Write a paragraph about anything, using as many examples of figurative language you know. If you do not remember any figurative language, write a descriptive paragraph that appeals to your five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch).


IF YOU DIDN’T HAVE YOUR 3 PRONGED FOLDER YESTERDAY, OR YOUR LETTER, PLEASE PUT IT ON YOUR DESK.

Bellwork #7 8/21/14 and 8/22/14

Write a bellwork entry from the point of view of a non-living object in this room, like a pencil or a chair. Describe what a day in their life is like, what they think/feel/like/dislike.


Take out a BAV template and two blank pieces of paper.

Bellwork #8

What are your plans this weekend? If you don’t have any plans, free write.


Bellwork #9

Tell the story of this picture. Write 5 sentences or more.

Bellwork #10

Write a sentence statement to determine the author’s purpose for writing the poem, “Oranges.” (You cannot use any of the P.I.E.E. words)

Write that you were at the assembly at the bottom of the author’s purpose sentence.Then, write about dating at your age. Write 5 sentences or more.

Bellwork #10 Period 6

Write a sentence statement to determine the author’s purpose for writing the poem, “Oranges.” (You cannot use any of the P.I.E.E. words)

Write that you were at the assembly at the bottom of the author’s purpose sentence.Then, write about dating at your age. Write 5 sentences or more.

Next steps…

• Go through the poem and select the best, most descriptive, words or phrases (should be the parts you already have highlighted). • Start a piece of paper and call it “Image Palette.”• Add those words and phrases to the list. • Put that paper behind your “Other” tab. You will reference this when

writing your memoir.

Bellwork # 12

Write about your values: the principles/rules you live by that you consider to be important in life. This could be things you should, or should not do to others, how you want to be treated/treat others, etc.


Take out a piece of paper and #1-8

Bellwork #12

“Show” what being nervous feels like. Write 5 sentences or more.

Take out a sheet of paper and number 1-8.

“Showing” nervous…

“His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavyThere's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghettiHe's nervous, but on the surface he looks calm and readyTo drop bombs, but he keeps on forgettin'What he wrote down, the whole crowd goes so loudHe opens his mouth, but the words won't come out… “

Title your page: Memoir Topics in “Other” TabMemoir = a recalled memory

Make a list of vivid memories you could write a full essay on.

Tips:1. This should be something that you remember clearly.2. It should be as interesting to the reader as it is to you (even an “everyday”

memory can be special, if you spin it right). 3. Your topic can answer the reader’s inquiry, “Why do I care?” 4. You should be able to reflect on this experience; how did it change you/your life?

Do you see it the same way now, as you did then?

Bellwork #13

Write about your Labor Day weekend. Write 5 sentences or more.

We will go over your exit slip from Friday where you answered:What is the author’s point of view in “An American Childhood.” Use textual evidence, or Value/Belief/Word Choice chart, to support your answer. Pg. 563

Bellwork #14

Write about your morning routine.


Bellwork #15

1. Take out a BAV template and write down the words: summarize, central idea, and author’s bias (we should already have the word tone).

2. In your spiral, you are going to respond to a video (I will put it on in a minute). You are going to use show writing to describe to your friend, as if you were talking to them in person, what you saw in the video. Make sure you are using lots of sensory details to help your friend visualize (imagine) what went out. Since you are the author, we should be able to tell your POV (thoughts and feelings) on the video, and why you wrote (15 sentences or more).

Bellwork #16

Write about your favorite fictional character (can be a movie/book/cartoon/comic book character).


Take out the BAV template from yesterday, where you wrote down the words: summarize, central idea, and author’s bias (we should already have the word tone).

Bellwork #17

Write about your favorite meal.


Take out your Memoir Writing Topics/Writing Territories

Bellwork #18

If you could travel through time, would you travel forward in time or back? Why?


Bellwork #19

You can pick one super power, what would it be? How would you use this super power to help others?


Bellwork #20

Respond to the following quote:

“If you are the smartest person in the room, I suggest you invite smarter people or you need to find a different room.”- Michael Dell


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