Bellwork : Monday

BELLWORK: MONDAYRead the rule/s of capitalization. Then, correct the titles.

Rule #4: Capitalize major words in titles of books, articles, and songs. Do not capitalize short prepositions, conjunctions, or articles unless they are the first word of the title.

example: Have you read To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee?

“to” is capitalized because it is the beginning of the title

“a” is not capitalized because it is the middle of the title and it is an article

1. freak the Mighty

Freak the Mighty

2. Gone With the Wind

Gone with the Wind (“with” is a preposition)

3. the grapes Of Wrath

The Grapes of Wrath (“the” is capitalized if it is the first word of the title) (of is a preposition)

4. an American In Paris

An American in Paris (“an” is the first word of the title) (“in” is a preposition)

5. Back To The Future

Back to the Future (“to” is a preposition) (“the” is an article)

6. beauty and the beast

Beauty and the Beast (nouns of the title)

7. The King and I

(no change)

8. Rolling in The deep

Rolling in the Deep (“the” is an article) (“Deep” is a noun in the title)

9. off the beaten path

Off the Beaten Path (“off” is a preposition, but it has to be capitalized because it’s the first word in a title) (“Beaten Path” are the main words of the title)

10. Sunny And 75

Sunny and 75 (“and” is a preposition)

7. The King and I

(no change)

8. Rolling in The deep

Rolling in the Deep (“the” is an article)

9. off the beaten path

Off the Beaten Path (“off” is a preposition, but it has to be capitalized because it’s the first word in a title) (“Beaten Path” are the main words of the title)

10. Sunny And 75

Sunny and 75 (“and” is a preposition)

BELLWORK: TUESDAYSpelling: Complete the following charts.

ACCUMULATE

Part of speech: verb

Share out sentences!

Remember this word by: syllables: a-ccum-u-late repeated letters: c

ANALYZE

Part of speech: verb

Share out sentences!

Remember this word by: syllables: an-a-lyze sounds: the y sounds like an i

BELLWORK: WEDNESDAYRead the rule/s of capitalization. Then, correct the titles.

Rule #5: Capitalize directions that are names, such as North, South, East, and West when used as sections of the country. Do not capitalize directions when used as compass directions.

example: The Smiths have moved to the Southwest.

example: My favorite part of the South is the sweet tea.

example: Peculiar is just south of Raymore.

1. The Midwest is known for having delicious barbeque.

No change! (Midwest is an area)

2. The book, whispers In The Pines, was written in the northwest.

The book, Whispers in the Pines, was written in the Northwest.

3. The song, “jasper county line” was written in a town South of Nashville.

The song, “Jasper County Line” was written in a town south of Nashville. (south is a direction in this case)

4. If are looking for warmer weather once you arrive in the northwest, just drive south to California!

If are looking for warmer weather once you arrive in the Northwest, just drive south to California!

5. When visiting the east Coast, I recommend trying fresh lobster.

When visiting the East Coast, I recommend trying fresh lobster. (East Coast is an area)

BELLWORK: THURSDAYSpelling: Choose the correct answer.

1. When one collects many coffee mugs, they ______________ quickly.

A. AcumulateB. AccumulateC. AccummulateD. None of the above

The answer is B!

2. When examining ancient hieroglyphs, it is important to carefully _______________ their meanings.

A. AnnalyzeB. AnlyzeC. AnalyzeD. None of the above

The answer is C!

3. Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

A. AlotB. AccummulateC. AccidentalyD. None of the above

The answer is D!

4. Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

A. AcidentallyB. A lotC. AccummulateD. None of the above

The answer is B!