Bellringers Wk 1

Elijah, Aiden, and Daniel were in a long, boring lecture. Which word best describes their feeling of the lecture?

• A. Respite

• B. Tedium

• C. Epiphany

• D. Poignancy

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Avery found a bird in her backyard with beautiful, colorful feathers. Henry asked Ava, 'What do we call these beautiful, colorful feathers on a bird?'

• A. The plumage of a bird

• B. The fur of a mammal

• C. The scales of a fish

• D. The skin of a reptile

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Adele, Isla, and Harper are planning a road trip. They decide to take a 'respite' during their journey. What does 'respite' mean in this context?

• A. A period of temporary delay

• B. A sudden realization

• C. A joyful celebration

• D. A permanent solution

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

During a group study session, Annika suddenly understood a complex math problem she had been struggling with. How would you describe this moment?

• A. Anika had a respite

• B. Anika had plumage

• C. Anika had an epiphany

• D. Anika felt tedium

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the author's purpose in writing 'The Jungle'?

• A. To entertain readers with a fictional story

• B. To expose the unsanitary practices of meat-packing factories

• C. To promote the benefits of eating meat

• D. To criticize the government's role in regulating food safety

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

In the book 'The Jungle', what is the impact of Sinclair's work?

• A. It led to the closure of all meat-packing factories

• B. It resulted in improved working conditions for factory workers

• C. It caused a decrease in the consumption of meat

• D. It had no significant impact on society

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which sentence correctly corrects the grammar error in the following sentence? Paulo was suppose to be studying for his English II midterm, however, he stayed up late playing minecraft.

• A. Paulo was supposed to be studying for his English II midterm; however, he stayed up playing Minecraft.

• B. Paulo was supposed to be studying for his English II midterm, however, he stayed up playing Minecraft.

• C. Paulo was supposed to be studying for his English II midterm, however he stayed up playing Minecraft.

• D. Paulo was supposed to be studying for his English II midterm; however he stayed up playing Minecraft.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence correctly corrects the grammar error in the following sentence? In 'The Tempest' by William Shakespeare Prospero relentlessly questions his daughter Miranda by asking 'Dost thou mark me?' (1.2.96)

• A. In The Tempest by William Shakespeare, Prospero relentlessly questions his daughter Miranda by asking, 'Dost thou mark me?' (1.2.96).

• B. In The Tempest by William Shakespeare Prospero relentlessly questions his daughter Miranda by asking, 'Dost thou mark me?' (1.2.96).

• C. In The Tempest by William Shakespeare, Prospero relentlessly questions his daughter Miranda by asking 'Dost thou mark me?' (1.2.96).

• D. In The Tempest by William Shakespeare Prospero relentlessly questions his daughter Miranda by asking 'Dost thou mark me?' (1.2.96).

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Olivia was moved by a poignant movie scene. What does poignant mean in this context?

• capable of strong emotions

• Strong sense of boredom

• A break

• A sudden awareness

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4