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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, August 3, 2015
EOC Vocab: his is the message, usually about life or society, that an author wishes to convey through a literary workTheme
AnalogyTired: exhausted:: ____furiousA. calm, b. unhappy, c. angry, d. amusedC. Angry (synonyms - to a greater degree)
HW: MDG Prework; Annotate first page MDG
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Vocab: to deal with successfully Surmount
EOC Vocab: triangular plot diagram, which contains: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution Freytag’s Pyramid
Analogy Brake: _________:: hunter : hunt A. stop, b. increase, c. roll, d. ride A. Stop (action taken)
HW: W&G pg. 16-18 ex. 1,2 (sentence combining) pg. 21-24 ex. 7-8 (TRI)
There may be a mistake in the way the sentence is written. If you find a mistake, choose the answer that corrects the mistake. If
there is no mistake, choose 'Correct as is.'
Excerpt from: Norse Mythology Part CKate McConnaughey
(22) They broke his body in pieces and made a planet.
A) Correct as is.
B)(22) They broke his body in peaces and made a planet.
C)(22) They broke his body in pieces and make a planet.
D)(22) They will break his body in pieces and make a planet.
A)Correct as is.The “peaces” is spelled wrong/ “broke” and “made” correct verb tense
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Vocab: unhealthy lookingSallow
EOC Vocab: This refers to the way that ideas and details are arranged in a piece of writingOrganization
AnalogyDog: mammal :: ______ : treeOak, Maple, Apple (type of)
Choose the sentence that shows correct semicolon usage.
A)I like; swimming, hiking, and camping.
B)Swimming is my favorite form of exercise; it gives me energy.
C)I am going swimming; and then I will lie in the sun and relax.
D)Today I plan to go swimming; which is one of my favorite activities.
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Vocab: Hank is especially interested in motorcycle engines, so he talks ________ about them. zealously
EOC Vocab: The main character in a narrativeProtagonist
AnalogySummon : dismiss :: _________ : __________
A. call : reply b. intend : tryc. intervene : meddle d. gather: disperse
D. Gather: Disperse (antonyms)
HW: Study notes and vocab; anchor due
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Friday, August 7, 2015
Vocab: The dog _______ in the corner after his owner talked harshly to him. cowered
EOC Vocab: opposing force to the main characterAntagonist
Analogy Imprudent : unwise :: __________ : _____________Help : assist, cry: sob, dream: wish (synonyms)
Week 2Freshman Academy
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman Academy
Unit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?
Monday, August 10, 2015
EOC Vocab: The opposing force to the protagonist in a narrative Antagonist
AnalogyVaccine : prevent :: medicine : ________
A. Doctor B. illnessC. impairment D. treatment
D. treatment (cause : effect)
HW: Cask of Amontillado annotate first page
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Vocab: underground cemetery Catacombs
EOC Vocab: The background information in a story (first stop on Freytag’s pyramid) Exposition
Analogy Pacify : calm :: __________ : ________
A. identify: mysterious, b. fortify: strengthen, C. testify: suspicious, d. mortify: happyB. fortify : strengthen (synonyms)
HW: W&G HW pg. 504-516 ex. 32, 35 (quotation marks) pg. 16-18 ex. 3,4 (combining)
When children are taken from their mothers at an early age, they become?
Excerpt from: The Narrative of the Life of Frederick DouglassMy mother and I were separated when I was but an infant--before I knew her as my mother. It is a common custom, in the part of Maryland from which I ran away, to part children from their mothers at a very early age. Frequently, before the child has reached its twelfth month, its mother is taken from it, and hired out on some farm a considerable distance off, and the child is placed under the care of an old woman, too old for field labor. For what this separation is done, I do not know, unless it be to hinder the development of the child's affection toward its mother, and to blunt and destroy the natural affection of the mother for the child. This is the inevitable result.
A) weak and lazy.
B) better workers.
C) miserable and rude.
D)indifferent to their mother’s affection.
D) Indifferent to their mother’s affection.
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Vocab: Mix Intermingle
EOC Vocab: Sentence with 1 dependent (subordinate) clause and 1 Independent clause Complex
AnalogyAssent : disagree :: comprehend: __________
A. forget, b. learn, c. misunderstand, d. envisionC. misunderstand (antonyms)
If a person suffering from asthma has determined that higher altitudes decrease
symptoms, which source would be BEST for determining specific altitudes for various
locations?
Excerpt from: Asthma: Information from the CDC1 Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. It is the most common long-term disease of children. It causes repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing.
2 We know that family history contributes to susceptibility, but in most cases we don’t know what causes asthma to develop, and we don’t know how to cure asthma. You can control your asthma by knowing the warning signs of an attack, avoiding things that trigger an attack, and following the advice of your doctor.
A) Almanac
B) Thesaurus
C) Dictionary
D) Reader's Guide
A) AlmanacAn almanac is the best source for facts, figures and dates
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Thursday, August 13, 2015
Vocab: These towers are called Ramparts
EOC Vocab: Group of lines in a poemStanza
AnalogyChef: food :: ________: clay
Sculptor painter athlete dancerSculptor (job : tool)
HW: Study vocab and notes; anchor due
Which of these is the BEST way to rewrite the sentence in line 22?
Excerpt from: English Report: A Powerful PoetCamille Roberts
22 Dunbar did not despair and he continued to write doggedly.
A)He continued to write doggedly, he did not despair.
B)He continued to write doggedly and he did not despair.
C)Dunbar did not despair he continued to write doggedly.
D)Dunbar did not despair; he continued to write doggedly.
D) Dunbar did not despair; he continued to write doggedly.Semi colons connect 2 independent clauses.
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Friday, August 14, 2015
Vocab: The linebacker ________ the running back from making a touchdown. Go defense!precluded
EOC Vocab: Repetition of ending sounds in words that are close together in a poemRhyme
AnalogyLiar: untruthful :: ____________ : _____________
Saint : righteous; athlete : fit (characteristic of)
Week 3Freshman Academy
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Monday, August 17, 2015
EOC Vocab: A person, place, thing, or idea that stands both for itself and for something beyond itselfsymbol
AnalogySkater: rink :: _________ : ____________
A. climber : gear, b. explorer : adventure, c. runner : track, d. walker : shoe
C. runner : track
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Vocab: The inability to be wrong Infallibility
EOC Vocab: Type of external conflict when a character fights a natural force Man vs. Nature
Analogy Nudge: shove :: glance : _____________ Stare (to a greater degree)
HW: W&G pg. 478-498 ex. 7, 14, 20, 21 (commas; semicolons)
In paragraph 1, the word appeal means
Excerpt from: Review of Sleeping Upside-Down Lee Washington
1 A backyard fruit bat watches, “Swinging mallets! Spinning balls in a host of colors! A croquet set straight from the fairest of three-dollar garage sales.” The bat, of course, has very poor eyesight. The bat tries to imagine happy backyard scenes through its blurry vision. Descriptions written by a bat only add to the appeal of Tim Ranch’s latest novel, Sleeping Upside-Down.
A) charm.B) confusion.C) peculiarity.D) offensiveness.
A) charm
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Vocab: overwhelming whirlpoolVortex
EOC Vocab: A writer’s or speaker’s choice of words.Diction
AnalogyGuardian : watch :: _________ : _________
A. firefighter : ignite, b. scribe : write,c. scout : follow, d. actor: imply
B. scribe : write (characteristic of)
Which underlined section requires a colon?When my father and I decided to take a motorcycle trip from Georgia to Maine we spent a great deal of time in preparation. First, we needed to chart a course and plot it on a map. Then, we needed to make a list of essential items to bring on the trip My list included some of the following items leather gloves, boots, jeans, a leather jacket, goggles and, of course, a map.
A) trip: My
B) Maine: we
C) and: plot
D) items: leather
D. Items : leather (introduce items in a series)
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Thursday, August 20, 2015
Vocab: fleet, usually of shipsArmada
EOC Vocab: The social or emotional meaning of a word.Connotation
AnalogyHungry : __________ :: annoyed: outraged
A. satiated, b. prepared, c. uncomfortable, d. ravenousD. ravenous (to a greater degree)
HW: Study notes and vocab; anchor due
Which sentence is written using formal language?
A)The preps always sit over at that table.
B)Samantha has an appointment early Monday morning.
C)That was a real bogus tale Charlie told the teacher.
D)I don't think Tim will be here today, he's playing hookie.
B) Samantha has an appointment early Monday morning. All the other choices contain slang.
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Friday, August 21, 2015
Vocab: The title “The Scarlet Ibis” comes from a bright ______ bird, which becomes a symbol for violent death. Vermillion
EOC Vocab: Dictionary definition of a wordDenotation
AnalogyCarelessness: mistakes :: _________ : __________
Tiredness : sleep; hate : unhappiness (cause and effect)
Week 4Freshman Academy
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Monday, August 24, 2015
EOC Vocab: When the outcome is the opposite of what is expectedIrony
Analogy________: vision :: sage : wisdom
A. chief, B. oracle, C. Rogue, D. VagrantB. oracle (characteristic of)
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Vocab: an earthquake would be an example of an ____. Upheaval
EOC Vocab: MLA stands for what? Modern Language Association
Analogy hammer : tool :: _________: ___________
A. garden: plant B. tributary : desertC. mast : warning D. automobile : vehicleD. automobile : vehicle
HW: W&G pg. 354-362 ex. 27, 28, 31, 32 (Fragments and Run Ons)
According to the author, what effect do the mounds MOSTLY have on current society?
The Mounds Today - Elizabeth KiblerThe Etowah mounds give scientists a wonderful view of
life in America before recorded history. The state of Georgia currently owns the historic site, which many
visitors enjoy each year. Future research at the mounds may uncover even more information about American
history.A) The mounds tell researchers about the Creek tribe.
B) The mounds give information about American history.
C) The mounds give tourists a place to visit in Georgia.
D) The mounds show people how to build ditches for protection.
B) The mounds give information about American history.
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Vocab: The ________ of the dog made him seem menacing and scary. Belligerence
EOC Vocab: a seemingly contradictory statement that, on closer examination, may be true.Paradox
AnalogyMutiny : rebellion :: _________ : balm
Medicine, medication, pacifier (synonyms)
What is the BEST definition for the word insatiable, as it is used in section 8?
Excerpt from: Newton Minow's Speech to National Association of Broadcasters
Why is so much of television so bad? I have heard many answers: demands of your advertisers;
competition for ever higher ratings; the need always to attract a mass audience; the high cost of television programs; the insatiable appetite for programming material—these are some of them. Unquestionably these are tough problems not susceptible to easy
answers.
A) unable to correct
B) not able to repair
C) unworthy of attention
D) impossible to satisfy
D. Impossible to satisfy-That appetite keeps going!
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Thursday, August 27, 2015
Vocab: dangerousPerilous
EOC Vocab: Characterization can be divided into _______ and ________. Direct and Indirect
AnalogyPig : sty :: ____________ : ___________Person : house; bird : nest (thing : location)
HW: study notes and vocab; anchor due
Which explains the BEST way to organize the reasons for this claim?
CLAIM: The county council has done the community a disservice by mishandling money, focusing on frivolous causes, and failing to listen to community concerns.A)
Provide your carefully considered opinions as well as general opinions from a many sources; be sure to cite your sources correctly.
B)Provide evidence of mishandling funds, an example of community concerns being ignored, and testimony about the time spent on frivolous causes.
C)Consider potential counterclaims and counterarguments to demonstrate your ability to defend your claim from opposing viewpoints.
D)Keep your supporting evidence and reasons general so that a variety of evidence will convincingly support your claim.
A. How to research, B. types of evidence, D. Totally wrong
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Friday, August 28, 2015
Vocab: The cat was _____ about going outside, so she stuck her head out a little bit, to be sure their was no danger. Dubious
EOC Vocab: The shell stands as a __________ for power and control in Lord of the Flies. Symbol
AnalogyStrident : shy :: reverent : ___________Disrespectful; blasphemous (antonyms)
Week 5Freshman Academy
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Monday, August 31, 2015
EOC Vocab: Type of writing that is meant to explain Informational; expository
AnalogyArchitect : blueprint :: ___________:_________
A. gardener : fertilizer, B. watchdog : leashC. Navigator : map, D. detective : culpritC. Navigator : map (job : tool)
HW: W&G pg. 503 ex. 25, 26; pg. 477 ex. 2; pg. 493 ex. 15 (punctuation)
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Vocab: She looked sadly ________ after her mom took her phone away. crestfallen
EOC Vocab: Type of writing that is meant to entertainNarrative
AnalogyTrickle: gush :: _________ ; ____________Sip : gulp; nibble : gobble; walk : run (to a greater
degree)
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Vocab: extremely hotTorrid
EOC Vocab: Character who is used as a contrast to another character. Piggy is Ralph’s _____ in Lord of the Flies. Foil
AnalogySentences: paragraph :: __________:___________
A. notes : melody B. books : scholar C. questions : inquiry D. flowers : menagerie
A. notes : melody (Part to Whole)
Which organizational method is used to present the information in the
passage?Excerpt from: Marsupials by Carole Jenkins
Tasmania is an island south of Australia and is the home of two marsupials the wombat and the Tasmanian devil. Some people think that wombats make good pets. They are about three feet long and live in borrows. As nocturnal vegetarians, they feed at night on leaves, roots, and vegetables. Tasmanian devils, on the other hand, are savage and do not make good pets. They resemble small bears, and they kill and eat other animals.
A) spatial order
B) cause and effect
C) chronological order
D) compare and contrast
D) Compare and Contrast
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman Academy
Unit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Vocab: When I came to MHS, I had to ______ into the schedule and atmosphere of the school.assimilate
EOC Vocab: Character that does not changeStatic
AnalogyBarber : scissors :: baker : _______Wisk, cup, pan, mixer, oven (job : tool)
HW: Study Notes and Vocab
Which term is a related word of “hub” as it is used in the passage?
Excerpt from: The River Thames by Roberto Barerra
Having the Thames flow through the city allowed trade ships from around the world to come and go with ease, making London the major transportation hub of England for centuries.
A) center
B) highlight
C) seed
D) town A) center
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman Academy
Unit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?
Friday, September 4, 2015
Vocab: The little mouse shivered ___________ with fear when the cat caught him behind the couch. Tremulously
EOC Vocab: Figurative language that gives the characteristics of a person to an object, animal or ideaPersonification
AnalogyEnrich : fertile :: deplete : __________
A. futile B. usefulC. barren D. renewed
C. barren (characteristic of)
Week 6Freshman Academy
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What Skills do I need to Succeed?
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
EOC Vocab: a set of books giving information on many subjects (typically arranged alphabetically)Encyclopedia
AnalogyDiver: pool :: _______ : ________
A. skater : ice B. skier : poleC. hiker : shoe D. swimmer : towel
A. skater : ice (person : location)
HW: W&G pg. 348 ex. 11; pg. 266-268 ex. 2; pg. 304-307 ex. 1,3 (phrases)
Choose the answer that is the most effective substitute for the underlined part of the sentence. If no substitute is necessary, choose ‘Leave as is.’
Good test-taking skills include reading each question carefully, thinking through each answer choice, and carefully marking the correct answer on the answer sheet.
A) Leave as is.
B) reading each question carefully, thinking through each answer choice, and carefully mark the correct answer on the answer sheet
C) reading each question carefully, think through each answer choice, and carefully marking the correct answer on the answer sheet
D) to read each question carefully, thinking through each answer choice, and carefully marking the correct answer on the answer sheetA) Leave as is - the items in the series are presented in parallel
grammatical form. The test-taking skills (reading, thinking, marking) all end in “ing”
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Vocab: hatred; spiteRancor
EOC Vocab: work written about a person’s life Biography
AnalogySpark : ignite :: ____________ : change
A. Catalyst, B. Experiment, C. Reaction, D. ExertionA. Catalyst (cause/effect)
HW: Read! Novel Test tomorrow in Library
What is the main purpose of this passage?
Raise the Driving Age to Eighteen!
After reading Mr. J. Brown's letter, dated August 15, I feel compelled to write and let your readers know how I feel about raising the driving age from 16 to 18. Teenagers should not be allowed to drive until they are 18. Only high school graduates should be given a driver's license, and only after successfully completing a driver's education class during high school. Right now, 15 year-olds can get a practice permit and try for their license at 16. Eighteen is a better age. At 18, people are more mature and better able to make mature decisions. Not all 18 year-olds are mature, but the majority of them are. At least we are more mature than 15 year-olds.
A) to warn young drivers to be careful when they driveB) to convince readers to support raising the driving ageC) to persuade teens to take driver's ed before getting a license.D) to support insurance claims against teens who get into accidents B) To convince readers to support
raising the driving age.
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Thursday, September 10, 2015
Vocab: enough; adequateSufficient
EOC Vocab: type of autobiographical writing dealing with one specific time period in a person’s life. Memoir
AnalogyCease : __________ :: chase : pursue
Halt impair converge claim
Halt (synonyms)
HW: Study Notes and Vocab; Anchor due
Which excerpt from a student essay below is an example of plagiarism?
A. Alan Moore claimed that he was giving up writing for comics because he had been converted to religion of a serpent god called Glycon.
B. Writer Jonah Sinnott quoted Moore's retirement announcement that claimed Moore was leaving comics not to rest but to become a "magician" (219).
C. Much to the comic book publishing world's astonishment, Moore announced he was leaving writing comics to "become a full time magician" (Sinnott 219).
D. Alan Moore decided upon his fortieth birthday to give up writing comics and pursue a body of knowledge of more interest to him: magic (Sinnott 219).
An excerpt from page 219 of the book, Off to See the Wizard: A Biography of Alan Moore by Jonah Sinnott:"It was on his fortieth birthday that the famed comic book retiree decided to make an announcement that rocked the world of comics publishing: "I will no longer be writing comic books," said Alan Moore in one of his typically cryptic public statements, "I am retiring to become a full-time magician. Specifically, I have been converted to the religion of Glycon the Serpent God and want to pursue new avenues of knowledge that have been opened up to me recently through some intense, supernatural experiences.”
A) Alan Moore claimed that he was giving up writing for comics because he had been converted to religion of a serpent god called Glycon.
No citation is given. Citations must include author’s name, either as a lead in or in parentheses after the quote.
Always use MLA format!
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Friday, September 11, 2015
Vocab: a puzzle; a riddleEnigma
EOC Vocab: Phrase that begins with a preposition and ends with an object of the preposition Prepositional Phrase
AnalogyComplainer : __________ :: climber : ascendA. gripe B. solve C. annoy D.
assertA. gripe (characteristic of)
Week 7The Hero’s Journey
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?
Monday, September 14, 2015
EOC Vocab: Point of view that uses “I,” “We,” “Us,” etc.First
Analogy_________: Rain :: drifts : snowA. sun, B. puddles, C. plows, D. umbrellasB. puddles (whole : part)
Bellringer: Unit 2 The Hero’s JourneyUnit EQ: Is the journey more important than fulfilling the quest?
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
EOC Vocab: Point of View that uses “you”
Second
HW: Odyssey Book 1; W&G pg. 21—24 Ex. 5-9 (or Anchor)
Analogy Actor : cast :: singer : ____________
Chorus, quartet, choir (part : whole)
Work Session: Correct this sentence - When a cyclops shivers, they increase the muscular activity in there bodys and that helps them warm up.
When cyclops shiver, they increase the muscular activity in their bodies and that helps them warm up.
Bellringer: Unit 2 The Hero’s JourneyUnit EQ: Is the journey more important than fulfilling the quest?
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Vocab: Short and to the pointSuccinct
EOC Vocab: Point of View that uses “he,” “she,” “it,” etc.Third
AnalogySurprise : shock :: ________: _________A. stone : brick, B. miser : spendthriftC. Fear : terror, D. Happiness : sadnessC. Fear: terror (synonyms)
Which source would provide the most relevant and reliable information about
the Exxon oil spill of 1989?A)World Book Encyclopedia Year Book, 2005
B)California newspaper article, "Saving Wildlife During Oil Spills"
C)Section 133 of California Boating Laws: Discharging oil upon navigable waters
D)Research Journal article, "The Costliest Oil Spill of Our Time: The Exxon Spill of 1989”
D) Research Journal article, "The Costliest Oil Spill of Our Time: The Exxon Spill of 1989”
Most specific (relevant)
When researching, try to narrow your search
Bellringer: Unit 2 The Hero’s JourneyUnit EQ: Is the journey more important than fulfilling the quest?
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Vocab: Without emotion Impassive
EOC Vocab: phrase that is derived from a verb, but acts as a noun Gerund
AnalogyEmbellish: decorate :: ___________ : ____________Eat : consume, walk : stroll, help : assist (synonyms)
HW: Study Vocab and Notes
Which of these citations is correct?
A)Jacobs, Richard. Applying for Federal and State Grants. \ 2009.
B)Wolfe, Emily. "Smith County to Receive Government Grant." 13 May 2010.
C)Greene, Mario. Journal of Government Resources. 5.3 (2007) 159–175.
D)
Neilson, Mia. "Creating a Charity." Journal of Philanthropy. 9 (2009) 23–35.
D) Neilson, Mia. "Creating a Charity." Journal of Philanthropy. 9
(2009) 23–35.All parts of the citation are present: author, title, journal name, volume, year and pages.
Bellringer: Unit 2 The Hero’s JourneyUnit EQ: Is the journey more important than fulfilling the quest?
Friday, September 18, 2015
Vocab: Helen was _______ with her book, so she didn’t see the boy before he ran right into her.preoccupied
EOC Vocab: phrase that renames the noun, set apart by commas Appositive
AnalogySharpener: ____:: megaphone : amplifyA. glean, B. emphasize, C. point, D. honeD. hone (item : the action it takes)
Week 8The Hero’s Journey
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?
Monday, September 21, 2015
EOC Vocab: (genre) A story that is written to be acted out in front of an audience. Drama
AnalogyBiologist : laboratory :: __________ : ___________
A. painter : studio, B. baker : ovenC. engraver : metal, D. forecaster : weather
A. Painter : studio
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What Skills do I need to Succeed?
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Vocab: very stubborn Intransigent
EOC Vocab: (grammar) A dependent clause that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb in an independent clause Adverb Clause
Analogy Trumpet : brass :: clarinet : _________
A. violin, B. orchestraC. woodwind, D. music
C. woodwind
HW: W&G pg. 322-335 ex. 23, 24, 30, 34 (clauses)
Which is expressed with the MOST precise language?
A) She will love her dog forever and ever.
B) My appointment is at 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon.
C) Any topic you choose for research must be manageable.
D) There are seven students who have applied for the art class.
• D) There are seven students who have applied for the art class
• “forever and ever” and “any topic” are broad and vague. “p.m.” and “in the afternoon” are redundant (repetitive.)
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to Succeed?
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Vocab: The word "robot" is ___________ from the Czech word "robota," meaning "forced labor”Derived
EOC Vocab: (grammar) a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun in an independent clauseAdjective Clause
AnalogyLaunch : lift :: thwart : ________
A. incur, B. failC. douse, D. remain
B. fail (action: effect)
Which is a COMPOUND sentence? A) While many senior citizens are involved in activities such as
church groups and volunteer organizations, others remain isolated from the community.
B) So, in conclusion, I’m asking all of you to think about the positive ways that this project will benefit our community and show your support for this initiative in November.
C) Giving our seniors a place to gather and socialize will honor their lifelong commitment to this community, and it’s the least we can do to thank them for their years of service.
D) A senior citizens center affords older community member the opportunity for daily social interaction, allowing them to maintain healthy and vibrant relationships outside the home.
C) Giving our seniors a place to gather and socialize will honor their lifelong commitment to this community, and it’s the least we can do to thank them for their years of service.
2 Independent clauses – “, and” is a good clue! All the others are complex, containing dependent clauses
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Vocab: To transfix with wonder Fascinate
EOC Vocab: (writing) Evidence used to back up your thesisSupport/ Examples
AnalogySupervisor : ________ :: interpreter : translate
A. Oversee, B. Impair, C. Participate, D. Unite
A. Oversee (job: action)
HW: Study vocab and notes
Use the strategy of rereading to determine the BEST definition for lucid (line 12).
Excerpt from: That Old Straw Sojourner by David Matherne
It saw with lucid eyes inhuman, divine 12
The tired man grew older, while his boy grew wise.
Some said, ‘So tragic,’ the son said, ‘Fate’
When the lightning left a char on the elder’s pate 15
And they both did loving before too late.
That hat...his special bequest.
A) lost
B) tired
C) clear
D) confused
C) Clear“It” sees the old man and young man, their change over time. A “divine” or god-like view would not be confused, tired or lost, but clear.
Bellringer: Unit 2 The Hero’s JourneyUnit EQ: Is the journey more important than fulfilling the quest?
Friday, September 25, 2015
Vocab: To bubble or hiss Effervesce
EOC Vocab: (writing) idea or opinion that a writer tries to prove or defend in an argument. Claim
AnalogyEnigma : mysterious :: comedy : _________Funny, hilarious, humorous
Week 9The Hero’s Journey
Bellringer: Unit 2 The Hero’s JourneyUnit EQ: Is the journey more important than fulfilling the
quest?
Monday, September 28, 2015
EOC Vocab: Punctuation used to create a possessive. Example: A fable’s theme is many times directly stated at the end.Apostrophe
AnalogyGrain : silo :: ________ : ____________
A. glass : jar, B. tire: automobileC. gasoline : tank, D. air : atmosphere
C. gasoline : tank (thing : container / part : whole)
Bellringer: Unit 2 The Hero’s JourneyUnit EQ: Is the journey more important than fulfilling the quest?
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Vocab: long, narrative poem Epic
EOC Vocab: repetition of the same pattern of words or phrases within a sentence or passage to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. Parallel Structure; parallelism (also known as “magic three” in Dailies,
when it comes in 3’s)
Analogy Botanist : plants :: ______ : rocks
A. meteorologist, B. geologist C. astronomer, D. anthropologist
B. geologist (scientist : area of study)
HW: Study for Benchmark
Bellringer: Unit 2 The Hero’s JourneyUnit EQ: Is the journey more important than fulfilling the quest?
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Vocab: exceed expectations; go beyond somebody’s ability. Surpass
EOC Vocab: Implied Main Idea; lesson learned. Aesop’s Fables usually have a moral at the end, which give clues to this literary term. Theme
Analogy________ : congress :: player : teamCongressman, senator, representative
Bellringer: Unit 2 The Hero’s JourneyUnit EQ: Is the journey more important than fulfilling the quest?
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Vocab: something contradictory or absurd. Paradox
EOC Vocab: Reference to a work, usually a seminal work. Example: “The Cave” makes references to The Odyssey. Allusion
AnalogyExploration : discovery :: inquiry : ________
A. understanding, B. frustrationC. implication, D. perfection
A. understanding (characteristic of)
Week 10Suspense is the Spice of Life
Bellringer: Unit 2 The Hero’s JourneyUnit EQ: Is the journey more important than fulfilling the quest?
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
EOCT Vocab: statement that reflects a writer's belief (it cannot be proved)
Opinion
HW: Finish Learning Menu
AnalogyWater: soak :: ______ : _______
A. air : inflate B. Soil: growC. concrete : dwell D. sun : bathe
Work Session: Grab a Chromebook, a learning menu, and start working!
Bellringer: Unit 2 The Hero’s JourneyUnit EQ: Is the journey more important than fulfilling the quest?
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
EOCT Vocab: Type of organization that defines an issue, then gives a possible remedy
Problem/Solution
Homework: Mythology Game
Analogy Dollar : currency :: ______ : flower
A. petal B. stem C. Lily D. flowerbed
Work Session: Correct this – Odysseus, said “step off my woman Antinous”!
Odysseus said, “Step off my woman, Antinous!”
Bellringer: Unit 2 The Hero’s JourneyUnit EQ: Is the journey more important than fulfilling the quest?
Thursday, October 16, 2014
EOC Vocab: type of writing that shows a relationship between 2+ events where 1 event brings about another.
Cause/Effect
HW: Study Notes and Vocab
Analogy Soothe : pacify :: _______ : annoy
A. Endanger B. assailC. irk D. calm
Work Session: Vocab Application1. 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.
Bellringer: Unit 2 The Hero’s JourneyUnit EQ: Is the journey more important than fulfilling the quest?
Friday, October 17, 2014
EOCT Vocab: dictionary definition of a word.
Denotation
HW: Go Tigers! Homecoming!
AnalogyOrator : __________ :: builder : construct
A. speak B. flyC. run D. finish
Work Session : Study Vocab
Week 11Suspense is the Spice of Life
Bellringer: Unit 3 Suspense is the Spice of LifeUnit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story?
Monday, October 20, 2014
EOC Vocab: Suggested meaning; not direct. Montessor does not tell Fortunado his plans, but these could be _________ if he was in his right mind.
Implied
HW: Finish Learning Menu
AnalogyAnnoyed: irate :: confused : _________
A. bewildered B. madC. sweet D. understood
A. Bewildered (to a greater degree)
Bellringer: Unit 3 Suspense is the Spice of Life
Unit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story? Tuesday, October 21, 2014
EOC Vocab: Figure of speech that compares two unlike things, where one thing actually becomes the other. “He turned towards me, and looked into my eyes with two filmy orbs” – Here, eyes are orbs.
Metaphor
HW: W&G topic bank pg. 51 choose 1-4 (intro only)
Analogy Composer : music :: choreographer : _______ A. dance B. stage C. exercise D. art
A. Dance (job: area of study)
Bellringer: Unit 3 Suspense is the Spice of Life
Unit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story?
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
EOC Vocab: Work done prior to writing, to get ideas flowing. When writing, this is your first step!
Brainstorming; prewriting; graphic organizer
HW: Happy Wednesday!
Analogy clear : ______ :: strict : lax
A. rich B. murkyC. substantial D. able
B. Murky (antonymns)
Bellringer: Unit 3 Suspense is the Spice of Life
Unit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story?
Thursday, October 23, 2014
EOC Vocab: the explanation that goes with a picture. The _____ below the picture read, “Picture of the catacombs of Paris.”
Caption
HW: Study vocab and notes
AnalogyCompress : smaller :: enlarge : _________
A. Better B. BiggerC. Colder D. Simpler
B. Bigger (cause : effect)
Bellringer: Unit 3 Suspense is the Spice of Life
Unit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story? Friday, October 24, 2014
EOC Vocab: a statement that can be proved (not an opinion.) “The Cask of Amontillado” was written by Edgar Allan Poe.
Fact
HW: Happy Weekend!
AnalogyHappiness : emotion :: ________ : ________
A. Horror : glee B. soft : roughC. Sight : sense D. taste : sweet
C. sight : sense (example : topic)
Week 12Suspense is the Spice of Life
Bellringer: Unit 3 Suspense is the Spice of LifeUnit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story?
Monday, October 27, 2014
EOCT Vocab: origin of word; taking apart for meaning
Etymology
HW: Finish Learning Menu
AnalogyBeginner : inexperience :: skeptic : ___________
A. courage B. hopeC. disbelief D. happiness
Work Session: Grab a Chromebook, a learning menu, and start work!
Bellringer: Unit 3 Suspense is the Spice of Life
Unit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story?
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
EOCT Vocab: make changes to written work based on comments or new evidence
Edit
HW: “The Man From the South” w/questions
AnalogyLeave : return :: initiate : ____________
A. Pass B. implyC. Anger D. conclude
Work Session: Annotate and Complete Dailies
Bellringer: Unit 3 Suspense is the Spice of Life
Unit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story?
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
EOCT Vocab: written communication usually sent by mail
Letter
AnalogyDouse : fire :: ___________ : thirst
A. sharpen B. glassC. quench D. milk
Work Session: Annotate and Complete Dailies
Bellringer: Unit 3 Suspense is the Spice of Life
Unit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story?
Thursday, October 30, 2014
EOCT Vocab: to strengthen an argument by providing facts, details and examples
Support; supporting evidence
HW: Study vocab and notes
Analogy Journalist : report :: Doctor : ____________
Work Session: Annotate and Complete Dailies
Bellringer: Unit 3 Suspense is the Spice of Life
Unit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story?
Friday, October 31, 2014
EOCT Vocab: the meaning of a word is NOT literal
Figurative
AnalogyLarge : immense :: __________ : __________
A. man : human B. unkind : cruelC. tiny : enormous D. inform : know
Work Session: Study Vocab and Notes
Week 13Suspense is the Spice of Life
Bellringer: Unit 3 Suspense is the Spice of LifeUnit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story?
Monday, November 3, 2014
EOCT Vocab: contain collections of facts updated from year to year, including calendars and dates
Almanac
AnalogyDisheveled : ________ :: abrupt : curt
A. polished B. angryC. tousled D. troubled
C. tousled (synonyms)
Bellringer: Unit 3 Suspense is the Spice of Life
Unit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story? Tuesday, November 4, 2014
EOC Vocab: attitude that an author takes toward the audience, the subject, or a character; Author’s voice
Tone
HW: “The Sniper” ½ page summary
Analogy Monarch : monarchy :: _______ : ________
A. president : democracy B. criminal : penitentiaryC. serf : plantation D. player : opponent
Bellringer: Unit 3 Suspense is the Spice of Life
Unit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story?
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
EOC Vocab: kind of language with longer sentences and a greater variety of words than everyday speech. Slang, contractions, and jargon are avoided.
Formal
Analogy walk : __________ :: tiff: riot
Bellringer: Unit 3 Suspense is the Spice of Life
Unit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story?
Thursday, November 6, 2014
EOC Vocab: the beginning of a written work that explains what will be found in the main part
Preface, Prologue, Exposition
HW: Study vocab and notes
AnalogySailor : ship : _______ : _______
A. soldier: army B. astronaut : rocketC. commuter : traffic D. farmer : field
Bellringer: Unit 3 Suspense is the Spice of Life
Unit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story?
Friday, November 7, 2014
EOC Vocab: a false or mistaken idea or statement.
Fallacy
AnalogyPraise : deride :: ______ : avoid
A. affect B. embezzleC. confront D. insist
Week 14Love, Light and Darkness
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and DarknessUnit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?
Monday, November 10, 2014
EOC Vocab: A group of related words, with a subject and predicate, that acts to modify a noun or pronoun.
Adjective clause
AnalogyAstronomer : telescope :: ___________ :
_________
Doctor : Stethoscope, Judge : gavel (job : tool)
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and Darkness
Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?Tuesday, November 11, 2014
EOC Vocab: This type of text attempts to convince a reader to adopt a particular opinion. Shakespeare’s purpose is to entertain, but he includes elements of this as well.
Persuasive
HW: W&G pg. 85 Topic Bank choose 1-4
AnalogyAlter : change :: ______ : scale
A. pass B. flyC. mark D. climb
D. Climb (Synonyms)
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and Darkness
Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
EOC Vocab: reference to a person, place, or event from history, literature, or religion with which a reader is likely to be familiar. Shakespeare made many references to the Bible, and he also referenced established histories.
Allusion
AnalogyFish : school :: ________ : _________
A. cow : pasture B. sheep : flockC. eagle : nest D. frog : toad
B. sheep : flock (animal : group)
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and Darkness
Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?
Thursday, November 13, 2014
EOC Vocab: character that does not change throughout the story. Mercutio, although a round character, does not change much in the play.
Static
HW: Study notes and vocab
Analogy Skater : ice :: skier : _______
A. snow B. poleC. winter D. lodge
A. snow (person : location of activity)
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and Darkness
Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?
Friday, November 14, 2014
EOC Vocab: When the outcome of the situation is the opposite of what is expected. It is not expected that Romeo and Juliet will fall in love, since their families hate each other.
Irony
AnalogyCollect : hoard :: _________ : __________
A. travel : sightsee B. Remind : nagC. suspect : believe D. honor : obey
B. remind : nag (to a greater degree)
Week 15Love, Light and Darkness
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and DarknessUnit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?
Monday, November 17, 2014
EOC Vocab: The language of a specialized type (deals with a specialized area of study.) The _______ in a science book may include words like “experiment,” “classification,” and “molecule.”
Jargon
AnalogyFamine : food :: drought : ____________
A. supply B. feastC. air D. water
D. Water
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and Darkness
Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?Tuesday, November 18, 2014
EOC Vocab: An author's intention or reason for writing. Shakespeare’s __________ is to entertain.
Purpose
EOC Tip: Eliminate 1 answer, odds are 1:3; eliminate 2 answers, odds are 50/50. Guess the best!
HW: Shakesbook Assignment (choose character)
AnalogyTurtle : reptile :: _________ : mammal
Many! Bear, tiger, giraffe, raccoon, etc.
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and Darkness
Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?Wednesday, November 19, 2014
EOC Vocab: The ordering of words in a sentence. Shakespeare sometimes inverts word order, changing the structure of his sentences for interest.
Syntax
EOC Tip: Enjoy yourself! Think of this as you vs. them and you're going to come out on top!
AnalogyTrigger : reaction :: ________ : _______
A. Triumph : competition B. explain : questionC. aspire : hope D. ignite : fire
D. ignite : fire
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and Darkness
Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?
Thursday, November 20, 2014
EOC Vocab: To correct a piece of writing. Remember to ______ your essays before turning them in.
Edit
EOC Tip: Read all answer choices first, then go back to the reading passage
HW: Study Notes and Vocab
Analogy ________ : head :: shoe : foot
A. hat B. boot C. eyes D. hide
A. Hat
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and Darkness
Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?Friday, November 21, 2014
EOC Vocab: Sentence type that contains one independent clause. Romeo compares Juliet to the sun.
Simple
EOC Tip: Absolutes (all, every, none) are weak, and usually wrong.
Analogy Expert : knowledge :: _________ : __________
A. police : evidence B. lion : cubsC. saint : virtue D. thief : goods
C. saint : virtue
Week 16Love, Light and Darkness
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and DarknessUnit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?
Monday, December 1, 2014
EOC Vocab: A ___ novel is a book in which the story is told using a series of pictures, with dialogue shown in them.
Graphic
EOC Tip: Know what your grade is before the test, and set your goal for the test.
AnalogyArmor : protects :: food : ___________
D. nourishes, fuels, fills
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and Darkness
Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?Tuesday, December 2, 2014
EOC Vocab: author's use of brevity when writing
Concise
EOC Tip: Relax! Coming to the test with a calm, happy attitude goes far.
AnalogyTimid : bold :: _______ : industrious
A. brave B. unproductiveC. indispensable D. embarrassed
B. unproductive
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and Darkness
Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?Wednesday, December 3, 2014
EOC Vocab: Directions that are clearly stated are also called ______.
Explicit
EOC Tip: If one question seems particularly difficult, skip it and come back to it at the end.
AnalogySketch : painting :: ______ : ________
A. paper : brush B. outline : essayC. contrast : light D. concept : attempt
B. outline : essay
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and Darkness
Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?
Thursday, December 4, 2014
EOC Vocab: Ending of a narrative is called the ___.
Resolution/Denouement
EOC Tip: If you have time at the end, go back and make sure you have not skipped any. Guess on those that are blank.
AnalogyTree : orchard :: bird : ________
A. Flock
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and Darkness
Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?
Friday, December 5, 2014
EOC Vocab: Repeated vowel sounds, not at the beginning of a sentence.
Assonance
EOC Tip: When writing, don’t forget your topic sentences and 2-4 supports.
AnalogyTiger : feline :: _______ : _______
A. bear : canine B. ant : marsupialC. owl : lupine D. cow : bovine
D. cow : bovine
Week 17Love, Light and Darkness
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and DarknessUnit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?
Monday, December 8, 2014
EOC Vocab: category of information including books, magazines, charts, graphs, diagrams, dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, and thesauruses
Reference; print sources
AnalogyDiamond : gem :: bacon : ______
A. meat B. hamC. cook D. eat
A. Meat
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and Darkness
Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?Tuesday, December 9, 2014
EOC Vocab: Type of writing that is meant to inform
Expository; informational
AnalogyHunter : prey :: ______ : ________
A. swimmer : lane B. miner : oreC. competitor : defeat D. student : school
B. miner : ore
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and Darkness
Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
EOC Vocab: Documents such as resumes, car care instructions, recipes, DVD manuals
Technical Documents
AnalogyWedge : pie :: leaf : __________
A. coconut B. treeC. bark D. grass
B. tree
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and Darkness
Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?
Thursday, December 11, 2014
EOC Vocab: Highest point of action in the plot; turning point
Climax
AnalogySip : guzzle :: ______ : gulp
A. gobble B. prepareC. nibble D. nudge
C. nibble
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and Darkness
Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?
Friday, December 12, 2014
EOC Vocab: Only type of conflict that is internal
Man vs. self
AnalogySailor : ocean :: ________ : _______
A. farmer : field B. doctor : prescriptionC. banker : money D. tailor : clothes
A. farmer : field
Week 18Love, Light and Darkness
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and DarknessUnit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?
Monday, December 15, 2014
EOCT Vocab: a traditional tale about gods, goddesses, heroes, and other characters
Myth
EOCT Tip: Eat a good breakfast!
HW: EOCT Wednesday
AnalogyCompass :: ________ :: sundial : time
direction
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and Darkness
Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?Tuesday, December 16, 2014
EOCT Vocab: Type of writing that is meant to entertain
Narrative
EOCT Tip: Leave nothing blank. Guessing will not hurt you.
HW: EOCT Wednesday
AnalogyFrequent : often :: remorseful : __________
A. happy B. angryC. sorry D. amused
C. sorry
Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and Darkness
Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language? Wednesday, December 18, 2014
EOCT Vocab: The main character in a narrative
Protagonist
EOCT Tip: Celebrate! You’re Done!
HW: None
Analogy______ : spry :: juvenile : young
A. weak B. hurtC. nimble D. aged
C. nimble
Bellringer: Unit 3 Suspense is the Spice of LifeUnit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story?
Thursday, December 19, 2014
EOCT Vocab: book of synonyms.
Thesaurus
EOCT Tip: There are 3 cognitive levels of questions on the test: Low, Medium and High.
HW: Finish Criterion (due Friday); Read Novel (Independent test tomorrow)
Analogy_______: glass :: scrap : fabric
A. drink B. shardC. metal D. clothing
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman Academy
Unit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?
Friday, August 8, 2014
EOCT Vocab: A figure of speech that is an exaggeration
Hyperbole
EOCT Tip: Celebrate! You’re Done!
HW: Happy Weekend!
AnalogyBarber : scissors :: baker : _______
Wisk, cup, pan, mixer, oven
Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Tuesday, September 16, 2014
EOC Vocab: Spoken words between two characters in a play
Dialogue
HW: W&G ch. 3 pg. 16-20 Exercises 1-4
Analogy Desert : arid :: rainforest : ____________
Wet; rainy; tropical
Work Session: Turn in Elder Project to back box How do I avoid plagiarizing? How do I use search engines effectively? How do I find accurate information on my topic?