Academic Vocabulary Bellringers

1. Ms. Moore’s Classes Language Arts 7 2013-2014 Academic Vocabulary Bellringers

2. Directions for Bellringers Each day, In your bell ringer journal, WHICH IS YOUR COMPOSITION NOTEBOOK, write your MLA format heading in the upper left hand corner of your page. This is so you get used to heading your papers this way! It looks like this: Your name Mrs. Moore Language Arts 7 12 August 2013 (notice that it is DAY, MONTH , YEAR)

3. Directions …continued Your crate will be in the front of the classroom. You need to pick up your journal AS SOON AS YOU ENTER MY ROOM . You need to have it by the bell. 1 /2 block has the red crate. 3 /4 block has the green crate. 7 /8 block has the blue crate.

4. Directions….continued. Once you have your notebook, copy the sentence that is on the board, and make any necessary grammatical corrections. (I will provide you a copy of the proofreading symbols to paste on the inside of your notebook if you need to refer to them.)

5. Here is an example of what you will see on the board when you come in to class: Hour assignment is to analyze the stories ending Related word: analytical Your Definition: Academic Definition: Sentence: Reminder:

6. Directions …continued Underneath the corrected sentence, write the highlighted vocabulary word, and write what you think the definition is by using context clues. Example: Our assignment is to analyze the story’s ending. analyze—to figure something out. (My definition) (We will discuss the academic definition in class. This is where you write what you think.)

7. Directions….continued Once we have reviewed the sentence and we have discussed the correct definition, write down the related words you are given and use one of them in a sentence. Example: When I do math, I have to look at the problem in an analytical way.

8. Directions….continued Lastly, draw a picture, write a phrase, or write a synonym to help you remember the word. Synonym: examine, investigate, consider Phrase: look at closely Picture:

9. Bellringer 1—Your page should look like this: Hour assignment is to analyze the stories ending Related word: analytical Corrected sentence: Our assignment is to analyze the story’s ending. analyze—to figure something out (my definition) analyze—to break down into parts and examine carefully (academic definition) When I do math, I have to look at the problem in an analytical way. Synonym/Reminder word(s)/Picture—look at closely.

10. Check your page one more time: Hour assignment is to analyze the stories ending Related word: analytical Corrected sentence: Our assignment is to analyze the story’s ending. analyze—to figure something out (my definition) analyze—to break down into parts and examine carefully (academic definition) When I do math, I have to look at the problem in an analytical way. Synonym/Reminder word(s)/Picture—look at closely.

11. Great work! • You have just completed your first bellringer. We will now paste in our proofreading marks!

12. Bellringer 2 once I red Roberts poem I learned to appreciate his use of rhythmeand rhyme. Related words: Appreciative, Appreciating Corrected sentence: Once I read Robert’s poem, I learned to appreciate his use of rhythm and rhyme. Appreciate—be thankful for He was appreciative of the good grade he received. Synonym: value

13. Bellringer 3 the assumption he made were incorrect becaues it was not supported by any real facts Related words: Assume, assuming Corrected sentence: The assumption he made was incorrect because it was not supported by any real facts. Assumption—belief or acceptance that something is true. I am assuming we have a test in Language Arts because Ms. Moore said we did. Phrase: best guess

14. Bellringer 4 the writer’s attitude toward their subject was respectful and full of admiraton Related word: attitudes Corrected sentence: The writer’s attitude toward his subject was respectful and full of admiration. Attitude—mental state involving beliefs, feelings, and values. Their attitudes were always positive. Synonym: feelings, thoughts, mind-set

15. Bellringer 5 Its important to develop a awareness of the writers mesage. Related words: aware Corrected sentence: It’s important to develop an awareness of the writer’s message. Awareness—knowleged gained from a person’s own experiences or from information. I am aware that Ms. Moore expects homework on time because other students have told me. Synonym: understanding.

16. Bellringer 6 You must consider if a advertisement contain bias or tries too misled the reader. Related words: biased Corrected Sentence: You must consider if an advertisement contains bias or tires to mislead the reader. Bias—tendency to see things from a slanted or prejudice viewpoint. Synonym: favoritism

17. Bellringer 7 Folktales revele the value of an culture an teach a leson Related words: cultural Corrected Sentence: Folk tales reveal the value of a culture and teach a lesson. Culture—collected customs of a group or community. There are many people from different cultural backgrounds at Montevallo Middle School. Phrase: ways of life; customs

18. Bellringer 8 sam invited me to challengehime too an debate. Related words: challenging, challenged Corrected Sentence: Sam invited me to challenge him to a debate. Challenge—dare; calling into question. I found the book challenging to read, but it was worth it. Synonym: dispute; confront

19. Bellringer 9 One characteristic of poetry are simile and metaphor. Related words: character; characteristically Corrected sentence: One characteristic of poetry is simile and metaphor. Characteristic: trait or feature Characteristically, when someone things of poetry he or she thinks it has to rhyme. This is not true. Synonym: quality

20. Bellringer 10 Its common for an essay to cuntainhumer. Related words: commonality Corrected sentence: It’s common for an essay to contain humor. Common—ordinary; expected One commonality with seventh graders is that they all eat lunch at the beginning of fifth period. Synonym: usual; regular

21. Group One Test Review Words! • Directions: Go back through your notebooks and write down the definitions of all of the following words. Be sure you know how to use them correctly in a sentence! • Analyze, appreciate, assumption, attitude, awareness, bias, culture, challenge, characteristic, common.

22. Bellringer 11 it is importent to be able to communicatethots an felings in writing. Related words: communications; communicating. Corrected Sentence: It is important to be able to communicate thoughts and feelings in writing. Communicate—to share thoughts or feelings, usually in words. Sometimes communicating is hard. Phrase: exchange a few words

23. Bellringer 12 Their seemed to bee a lack of communication between the father and sun. Related words: communicate Corrected sentence: There seemed to be a lack of communication between the father and the son. Communication—the activity of sharing information or speaking. People sometimes misunderstand me when I try to communicate. Phrase: exchange of ideas

24. Bellringer 13 Local Newspapers serve the community were the paper are published. Related words—communities Corrected sentence: Local newspapers serve the community where the paper is published. Community—a group of people who share an interest or live near each other. There are many different types of communities in Shelby County. Synonym: Societies; neighborhoods

25. Bellringer 14 The writer was abel to conclude the essay with a positive memary Related words: concluding, conclusion Corrected sentence: The writer was able to conclude the essay with a positive memory. Conclude—to bring to a close or end. My concluding paragraph was fantastic. Synonym—finish

26. Bellringer 15 editorials contribute too a public discusion about an isue. Related word: contribution Corrected sentence: Editorials contribute to a public discussion about an issue. Contribute—add to or enrich I made a contribution to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Phrase: to play a part; have a say

27. Bellringer 16 Its importent to convince readers of a characters dream Related words: Convincing Corrected Sentence: It’s important to convince readers of a character’s dream. Convince—Persuade; cause to accept a point of view When he said he studied for the test, he did not look very convincing. Phrase: prove to; talk into

28. Bellringer 17 The to students tryed too debate weather or knot the website was helpful. Related words: debated, debating Corrected sentence: The two students tried to debate whether or not the website was helpful. Debate—argue in an attempt to convince He debated with his best friend about whether or not the new girl was cute. Synonym: think over; question

29. Bellringer 18 I was abel two define the stories plot quikly. Related words: defined; definition Corrected sentence: I was able to define the story’s plot quickly. Define—determine the nature of or give the meaning of. The definition of torture is listening to Justin Beiber. Synonyms: label, characterize

30. Bellringer 19 the redertryes too discover the resons for the characters behavier. Related words: discovering; discovery. Corrected sentence: The reader tries to discover the reasons for the character’s behavior. Discover—find or explore The scientist’s discovery of water on Mars may make it possible to live there one day. Synonym: unearth; come across; dig up

31. Bellringer 20 reding works from diferentriters provides diversity. Related word: diverse Corrected sentence: Reading works from different writers provides diversity. Diversity—variety as in groups or cultures. This class has a diverse group of people. Synonym: varied; distinct; different

32. Group 2 Test Review Words • Directions: Go back through your notebooks and write down the definitions of all of the following words. Be sure you know how to use them correctly in a sentence! • Communicate, communication, community, conclude, contribute, convince, debate, define, discover, diversity

33. Bellringer 21 The essay discrived the butifulenvironment wear the writer lived. Related words: environs, enviromentally Corrected sentence: The essay described the beautiful environment where the writer lived. Definition: surroundings; the natural world. The environs in the classroom made the student sick. Synonyms: setting; atmosphere

34. Bellringer 22 the gurl was un able too evaluate her freind’s work without bias. Related words: evaluated; evaluation Corrected sentence: The girl was unable to evaluate her friend’s work without bias. Evaluate—judge; determine the value or quality of. His work evaluation was terrible because he was always late and unprepared. Synonym: assess; appraise

35. Bellringer 23 In order to examine the evadense, it was nesecarry to reserch the subjeck. Related words: examining; examination Corrected sentence: In order to examine the evidence, it was necessary to research the subject. Examine—study in depth; look at closely The doctor was examining him to determine why he was sick all the time. Synonym: look at; inspect; explore

36. Bellringer 24 Eye will explain three key faktors in the storyssucess Related words: explaining; explanation Corrected sentence: I will explain three key factors in the story’s success. Explain—make plain or clear His explanation about why he was in the bathroom for the entire block was ridiculous. Phrase: Give details; put in plain words

37. Bellringer 25 I rote, a reserch report, to explore my ideas. Related words: explored; exploration Corrected sentence: I wrote a research report to explore my ideas. Explore—investigate; look up I explored the inside of a frog in science. Synonym: investigate; discover

38. Bellringer 26 I suported my statment with facts and detaills? Related word: factual Corrected sentence: I supported my statement with facts and details. Facts—accepted truths or reality Do not try to support your argument with things that are not factual. Synonyms: data; proof; evidence

39. Bellringer 27 The focus of the papur, was too pervideinfromation about football rules. Related words: focused; focusing Corrected sentence: The focus of this paper was to provide information about football rules. Focus—central point or topic of investigation. She was focused on boys instead of her classwork, so she failed Ms. Moore’s class. Synonyms: concentrate; spotlight; center

40. Bellringer 28 During brainstorming; I tryed to generate an lists of thing to right about. Related words: generated; generating Corrected sentence: During brainstorming; I tried to generate a list of things to write about. Generate—create The teacher generated a discussion in class about the importance of speaking properly. Synonyms: cause; make

41. Bellringer 29 howe dew you, identify the meening of a storie. Related word: identification Corrected sentence: How do you identify the meaning of a story? Identify—recognize as being The student forgot his identification and could not enter the game. Synonym: pinpoint; isolate; see; spot

42. Bellringer 30 If we ignore the mesage we miss the purpose off the righting. Related words: ignored; ignoring Corrected sentence: If we ignore the message, we miss the purpose of the writing. Ignore—refuse to notice; disregard The teacher ignored the student who interrupted class asking to go to the bathroom. Phrase: pay no attention to; overlook

43. Group 3 Test Review Words • Directions: Go back through your notebooks and write down the definitions of all of the following words. Be sure you know how to use them correctly in a sentence! • Environment, evaluate, examine, explain, explore, facts, focus, generate, identify, ignore

44. Bellringer 31 The image, in the book, helped me too visualise the storie Related words: images, imaging Corrected sentence: The image in the book helped me to visualize the story. Image—picture; representation The images in the pictures were very powerful. Synonyms: illustration, likeness, vision

45. Bellringer 32 The story was toled from the prespective of won individual? Related word: individuals Corrected sentence: The story was told from the perspective of one individual. Individual—single person or thing When you play telephone, individuals often change the story as they repeat it. Synonym: human being; for one person; exclusive

46. Bellringer 33 The propose of the reasearch paper, was to inform the reader about dolfins. Related words: information Corrected sentence: The purpose of the research paper was to inform the reader about dolphins. Inform—to tell or give information about The information I learned in class was helpful. Phrase: Let somebody know; notify.

47. Bellringer 34 We wear assigned to inquire about whether paterns and present hour findings. Related words: inquiring; inquired Corrected sentence: We were assigned to inquire about weather patterns and present our findings. Inquire—ask in order to learn about The student inquired about the difference between a compound and a complex sentence. Synonyms: question; find out

48. Bellringer 35 My teacher shared her insight, about the caracter, with use? Related word: insightful Corrected sentence: My teacher shared her insight about the character with us. Insight—ability to see the truth; an understanding Her comment on the theme of the novel was very insightful. Synonyms: knowledge; comprehension

49. Bellringer 36 As a team we where abel too investigate each part of the probelm Related words: investigated, investigation Corrected Sentence: As a team, we were able to investigate each part of the problem. Investigate—examine thoroughly He investigated the area where he heard the strange noise thoroughly. Synonyms: look into; scrutinize

50. Bellringer 37 The media are an every day sourse of information and entertanmint, for the public Related words: None Corrected sentence: The media are an everyday source of information and entertainment for the public. Media—collected sources of information, including newspapers, television, and the internet. The internet is a valuable media tool. Draw examples of one type of media that is not listed in the definition above (radio)