Bellringers OCTOBER 24 28 Monday Oct 24 consume

Bellringers OCTOBER 24 -28

Monday, Oct. 24 �consume (verb) to completely use time, energy, or goods �culture (noun) All of the customs, values, and arts shared by a society. �frigid (adjective) Lacking a warm manner; unfriendly. �knead (verb) to shape dough by pressing, folding, and stretching it with the hands �monopoly (noun)1. Exclusive control or possession of something. 2. complete control of a product or service

Monday, Oct. 24 Pre-AP 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. consume (v) to completely use time, energy, or goods culture (n) All of the customs, values, and arts shared by a society. frigid (adj) Lacking a warm manner; unfriendly. knead (v) to shape dough by pressing, folding, and stretching it with the hands monopoly (n) Exclusive control or possession of something or complete control of a product or service hyperbole- An over exaggeration for effect. Ex: I’m so hungry I could eat a horse. idiom- A common expression that has a meaning particular to a language or region. Ex: It’s raining cats and dogs. irony- When the opposite of what you expect happens.

Tuesday, Oct. 25 �notable (noun, adjective) Widely known; deserving of attention "a notable historian" �punctual (adjective) acting or arriving on time; prompt �restless (adjective) Unable to relax or be still; worried and uneasy. �slum (noun) A district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions. �sterilize (verb) To make free from bacteria and germs.

Pre-AP 9. notable (n, adj) Widely known; deserving of attention "a notable historian" 10. punctual (adj) acting or arriving on time; prompt 11. restless (adj) Unable to relax or be still; worried and uneasy. 12. slum (n) A district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions. 13. sterilize (v) To make free from bacteria and germs. 14. imagery- Text that creates a mental picture and appeals to the five senses. Ex: “Blood red were his spurs in the golden noon; wine-red was his velvet coat. ” 15. metaphor- A comparison of two unlike things not using “like” or “as. ” Ex: “Time is money. ”

Wednesday, Oct. 26 Write out the three synonyms and then match them with the correct vocabulary word. � 1 cold, unfriendly, chilly: � 2. disinfect, sanitize, cleanse: � 3. use, eat, devour: � 4. control, domination, exclusive possession: ______

Thursday, October 27 Write out each of the three synonyms and then match them with the correct vocabulary word. � 1. distinguished , famous, noteworthy : � 2. prompt, timely, ready : � 3. fidgety, twitchy, edgy : � 4. squeeze, manipulate, press: _______

Friday, Oct. 28 Write out the entire sentence and complete it with the correct vocabulary word. 1. President Obama’s speech over the economy mentioned _______ budget cuts. 2. English and math _______ my nights with homework. 3. Cox cable does not have a________ anymore with AT&T U-Verse becoming available.

After your vocabulary quiz… �Turn your vocabulary quiz face-down on your desk. I will pick them up after everyone is finished. �Read over the rubric for the trait of Voice. �Begin writing your journal in the voice of Dr. Seuss. Have fun!

Pre-AP Practice �society, background, traditions, _____ mockery, paradox, sarcasm, _____ symbol, representation, depiction, ______

Friday, Oct. 28 Pre-AP Match the statement with the correct academic vocabulary word. �Blood red were his spurs in the golden noon; wine- red was his velvet coat. �Time is money. �It’s raining cats and dogs.