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Daily Bellringers9th Grade Composition and Literature

Week 1Freshman Academy

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Monday, January 13, 2014

EQ: What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

Standard: L3: Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts,

Homework: TKAM ch. 1

Analogy Tired: exhausted:: ____furious A. calm, b. unhappy, c. angry, d. amused

Work Session: Dailies 1

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Tuesday, January 14, 2014

EQ: How is language powerful?

Standard: L3: Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts

Homework: TKAM ch. 1 w/KWL

AnalogyBrake: _________:: motor : runA. stop, b. increase, c. roll, d. ride

Work Session: Dailies 1 (finish)

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Wednesday, January 15, 2014

EQ: How do I analyze the development of complex characters?

Standard RL3: Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.

Homework: TKAM ch. 2 w/character chart

Analogy Mallard: duck :: ______ : tree


Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?

Thursday, January 16, 2014

EQ: How is theme developed?

Standard 10RL3: Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.

Homework: study vocab, TKAM ch. 1-3

Analogy Summon : dismiss :: _________ : __________ A. call : reply, b. intend : try, c. intervene : meddle, d. gather: disperse

Work Session: Vocab Application Would a billowing dress be moving? What would you use to solder something? Where would you find someone’s military rank? What color is this?

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Friday, January 17, 2014

EQ: How do I use the vocab I have gained?

Standard: L6 Acquire and use new vocabulary

Homework: TKAM ch. 4

AnalogyChide : scold :: __________ : _____________

Work Session: Answer 1 EQ from the week in a paragraph



EQ: How does Lady Bird unfold the events of JFK’s assassination?

Standard: RI3: Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events

Homework: TKAM ch. 6-7; vocab worksheet

Analogy Pacify : calm :: __________ : ________ A. identify: mysterious, b. fortify: strong, c.

testify: suspicious, d. mortify: happy



EQ: How do I determine what skills I need to work on?

Standard: RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence

Homework: TKAM ch. 8-9

AnalogyConcur: disagree :: comprehend: __________A. forget, b. learn, c. misunderstand, d. envision


Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Thursday, January 23, 2014

EQ: How can subject verb agreement be confusing?

Standard: L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage

Homework: study vocab

Analogy Chef: food :: ________: clay

Sculptor painter athlete dancer

Work Session: Vocab Application Would a tumultuous event be quiet? Would an enigma be easy to solve? Would a sufficient breakfast be enough to eat? Would you want someone to feel rancor towards you?



Standard: L6 Acquire and use new vocabulary

Homework: Happy Weekend!

AnalogyLiar: untruthful :: ____________ : _____________



Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Monday, January 27, 2014

EQ: How do I construct a persuasive essay?

Standard: W1: Write arguments to support claims

Homework: Read TKAM; Finish Criterion (due Friday); independent novel check-up

Analogy Skater: rink :: _________ : ____________ A. climber : gear, b. explorer : adventure, c.

runner : track, d. walker : shoe

Work Session: Vocabulary 3A1. Indignantly 2. Myopic 3. Succinct 4. Garish

5. Curtness

6. Futility 7. Preoccupation 8. Carnal

9. Elucidate 10. Pensive

11. Impassive 12. Fortitude


EQ: How does Didion’s work compare to McPhee’s and Johnson’s?

Standard: RI3: Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events

Homework: Read TKAM; Humanities WKST

AnalogyNudge: shove :: glance : _____________



EQ: What is the difference between objective and subjective in narrative writing?

Standard: W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events

Homework: Read TKAM

Analogy Guardian : watch :: _________ : _________ A. firefighter : ignite, b. scribe : write, c. scout : follow,

d. actor: imply


Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed? Thursday, January 30, 2014

EQ: How does an author’s purpose change their style?

Standard: W10: Write routinely over extended and shorter time frames for a range of purposes and audiences.

Homework: study vocab; Read TKAM; Community Connection WKST

Analogy Hungry : __________ :: annoyed: outraged A. satiated, b. prepared, c. uncomfortable, d. ravenous

Work Session: Vocab Application1. Would a succinct essay ramble on and on?

2. Would an impassive person be angry?

3. If you quit the baseball team, would you be showing fortitude?

4. Name something you are currently preoccupied with?



Standard: L6: Aquire and use new vocabulary


AnalogyCarelessness: mistakes :: _________ : __________



Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Monday, February 3, 2014

EQ: What is a strong persuasive thesis?


Homework: Read TKAM/novel; Finish Criterion (due Friday)

Analogy Sentences: paragraph :: __________:___________ A. notes:melody B. books:scholar

C. questions:inquiry D. flowers:menagerie

Work Session: Vocabulary 4A1. Indignantly 2. Myopic 3. Succinct 4. Garish

5. Curtness

6. Futility 7. Preoccupation 8. Carnal

9. Elucidate 10. Pensive

11. Impassive 12. Fortitude

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Tuesday, February 4, 2014

EQ: How do I edit?

Standard: W5: Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting

Homework: Read TKAM/novel; “On Summer” with citations/ annotations

Analogy________: vision :: sage : wisdomA. chief, B. oracle, C. Rogue, D. Vagrant


Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Wednesday, February 5, 2014

EQ: How do essayists develop and refine their claims?

Standard: RI5: Analyze in detail how an author’s ideas or claims are developed and refined

Homework: Read TKAM/novel

AnalogyAwl : tool :: _________: ___________A. garden: plant B. tributary : desert

C. mast : warning D. automobile : vehicle


Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Thursday, February 6, 2014

EQ: Why use MLA citations instead of answering questions in your own words?

Standard: RI1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence

Homework: study vocab; Read TKAM/novel

Analogy Doctrine : credo :: _________ : glee

Work Session: Vocab Application1. Would detritus contain dirt?

2. Would a myriad of bookbags only have black bookbags?

3. What is the difference between insidious and invidious?

4. What do you feel encouraged to do today?

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Friday, February 7, 2014


Standard: L6: Acquire and use new vocabulary


AnalogyPig : sty :: ____________ : ___________



Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed? Monday, February 10, 2014

EQ: How do I publish my autobiography?

Standard: W6: Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing

Homework: Read novel

Analogy Architect : blueprint :: ___________:_________ A. gardener : fertilizer, B. watchdog : leash

C. Navigator : map, D. detective : culprit

Work Session:1. What is theme?

2. What is a source?

3. What is annotating?


EQ: How do I cite evidence in an in-class essay?

Standard: RI1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis


AnalogyTrickle: gush :: _________ ; ____________

Work Session: Quiet Study



EQ: How do I cite evidence in an in-class essay?

Standard: RI1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence Homework: Read novel

AnalogyDesert : arid :: rainforest : ____________

Work Session: Vocab 5A1. Allusion2. Conflict3. Digression4. Epic5. Omen6. Parable

7. Paradox.8. Detained 9. Enchantress 10.Surpass 11.Sustain 12.Marrow

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Wednesday, February 19, 2014

EQ: How do playwrights order their plays to create suspense?

Standard: RI5: Analyze in detail how an author’s ideas or claims are developed and refined


AnalogySpark : ignite :: ____________ : change

A. Catalyst, B. Experiment, C. Reaction, D. Exertion


Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Thursday, February 20, 2014

EQ: How does TPCASTT help me to determine theme in a poem?

Standard: RL3: Analyze how complex characters develop the theme.

Homework: Happy Long Weekend!

AnalogyCease : __________ :: chase : pursue

Halt impair converge claim


Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Friday, February 7, 2014




AnalogyComplainer : __________ :: climber : ascendA. gripe B. solve C. annoy D.

assert


Week 7The Hero’s Journey

Bellringer: Unit 2 The Hero’s JourneyUnit EQ: Is the journey more important than fulfilling the

quest?Monday, February 24, 2014

EQ: How do I define an archetype?


Homework: Read novel; Finish Criterion (due Friday); archetype WKST

Analogy _________: Rain :: drifts : snow A. sun, B. puddles, C. plows, D. umbrellas

Work Session: Vocabulary 6A1. Graze 2. Squall 3. Siege 4. Defrauded

5. Brute

6. Plead 7. Courtesy 8. Bliss

9. Dismembered 10. Perish

11. Willow 12. Embarked

Bellringer: Unit 2 The Hero’s JourneyUnit EQ: Is the journey more important than fulfilling the quest?

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

EQ: What is the theme of “If I forget thee”?

Standard: RL3: Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.


AnalogyActor : cast :: singer : ____________



Wednesday, February 26, 2014

EQ: How do I analyze Greek Mythology?

Standard: RL6: Analyze a particular point of view/cultural experience reflected in literature from outside the US.


Analogy Surprise : shock :: ________: _________ A. stone : brick, B. miser : spendthrift

C. Fear : terror, D. Happiness : sadness



Thursday, February 27, 2014

EQ: How do I choose what to cite from the Odyssey?

Standard: RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis

Homework: Read Novel; Research Topic Due

Analogy Embellish: decorate :: ___________ : ____________

Work Session:1. Name an animal that grazes.

2. Name something you have pleaded for.

3. What is the noun form of embarked?

4. What is this type of tree?


Friday, February 28, 2014




AnalogySharpener: ____:: megaphone : amplifyA. glean, B. emphasize, C. point, D. hone




quest? Monday, March 3, 2014

EQ: How do I write in parallel structure?


Homework: Finish Criterion (due Friday); Cyclops Cartoon; Novel Test (Tues)

Analogy Biologist : laboratory :: __________ : ___________

A. painter : studio, B. baker : oven C. engraver : metal, D. forecaster : weather

Work Session: Vocabulary 7A1. Sage2. Contrive3. Bemusing4. Haughty5. Irony6. Almanac

7. Anecdote8. Extraneous9. Exposition10. Denouement11. Cognate12. Oxymoron


Tuesday, March 4, 2014

EQ: What is the theme of The Old Grandfather and His Little Grandson?

Standard: RL3: Analyze how complex characters develop the theme.

Homework: Read novel, Read “The Sirens”

Analogy Trumpet : brass :: clarinet : _________

A. violin, B. orchestraC. woodwind, D. music



Wednesday, March 5, 2014

EQ: What is the difference between film and text versions of the Odyssey?

Standard: RL7: Analyze the representation of a subject or a key scene in two different artistic mediums

Homework: Read novel; WKST: Epic Simile; Read “Scylla and Charybdis”

Analogy Launch : lift :: thwart : ________

A. incur, B. failC. douse, D. remain



Thursday, March 6, 2014

EQ: What kind of character is Penelope?

Standard: RL3: Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot

Homework: Read Novel; Research Project Thesis Due; Study Vocab

Analogy Supervisor : ________ :: interpreter : translate

A. Oversee, B. Impair, C. Participate, D. Unite

Work Session:1. Would a wise person be a sage?

2. Would you like to be around a haughty person?

3. What kind of information might you see in an almanac?

4. Tell an interesting anecdote.


Friday, March 7, 2014




AnalogyEnigma : mysterious :: comedy : _________




quest?

Monday, March 10, 2014

EQ: What are the elements of a well-developed in-class essay? Standard:

W1: Write arguments to support claims

Homework: Finish Criterion (due Friday); Study for Summative

Analogy Grain : silo :: ________ : ____________

A. glass : jar, B. tire: automobileC. gasoline : tank, D. air : atmosphere

Work Session: Fresh Read Passage



EQ: Is the journey more fulfilling than the quest?


Homework: Read novel, Study for Summative (4th)

AnalogyBotanist : plants :: ______ : rocks

A. meteorologist, B. geologistC. astronomer, D. anthropologist

Work Session: Quiet Study; Dailies 16 (4th)



EQ: Is the journey more fulfilling than the quest?


Homework: Read novel; Mythology Game

Analogy________ : congress :: player : team

Work Session: Dailies 16 (3rd); Quiet study (4th)



EQ: How does my mythology game demonstrate that I understand Greek mythology?

Standard: RL3: Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot

Homework: Read Novel

AnalogyExploration : discovery :: inquiry : ________

A. understanding, B. frustrationC. implication, D. perfection

Work Session: Fresh Read Passage



EQ: How does O Henry create suspense?

Standard: RL5: Analyze how an author structures a text to create mystery, tension, or surprise.


AnalogyMovie : cinema :: __________ : _________

A. match : arena, B. concert : orchestraC. rally : cause, D. course : obstacle



Bellringer: Unit 3 Suspense is the Spice of LifeUnit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story?

Monday, March 17, 2014

EOCT Vocab: This is a book of synonyms.

EOCT Tip: There are three cognitive levels of questions on the test: Low, Medium and High. Recognize the characteristics of high cognitive level questions.

Homework: Finish Criterion (due Friday); Read Novel (Independent test tomorrow)

Analogy_______: glass :: scrap : fabric

A. drink B. shardC. metal D. clothing

Bellringer: Unit 3 Suspense is the Spice of Life

Unit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story?


EOCT Vocab: This is a statement that reflects a writer's belief about a topic (it cannot be proved)

EOCT Tip: Recognize the characteristics of high cognitive level questions (follow large amounts of information, longer questions and answers, not whole number answers). Save these for last.

Homework: Read novel, Study for Summative (4th)

Analogy Water: soak :: ______ : _______

A. air : inflate B. Soil: growC. concrete : dwell D. sun : bathe




EOCT Vocab: This method of structuring text focuses on defining an issue, then gives a possible remedy for the issue

EOCT Tip: When reading passages, do not try to memorize anything, just try to understand what is being given.


AnalogyDollar : currency :: ______ : flower

A. petal B. stem C. Lily D. flowerbed




EOCT Vocab: This is the relationship between two or more events in which one event brings about another.

EOCT Tip: Make sure you are familiar with all resource documents before you sit down to the test. It will speed up your time finding information on the test.

Homework: Read Novel; study vocab 8A

AnalogySoothe : pacify :: _______ : annoy

A. Endanger B. assailC. irk D. calm




EOCT Vocab: This is the dictionary definition of a word.

EOCT Tip: Don't waste time, get right to work.


AnalogyOrator : __________ :: builder : construct

A. speak B. flyC. run D. finish

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