Bell Ringer: Thursday, April 26th
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This bell ringer exercise focuses on key vocabulary words—languid and strident—along with their definitions and usage in sentences. Students are encouraged to capture their thoughts on Chapter 1 of the assigned book by summarizing the events so far and sharing their impressions of the characters. This exercise not only enhances vocabulary but also fosters critical thinking and comprehension skills.
Bell Ringer: Thursday, April 26th
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Bell Ringer: Thursday, April 26th • Copy the following vocab • Languid(Adj.) lacking in spirit or interest; listless; indifferent. • The students sitting in class during the lecture were languid. • Strident(Adj.) loud and harsh; grating • Though the players didn’t always like the Mr. Jones’s strident coaching methods, the team won every game. • Then… • Quickly summarize what happened in chapter 1. What do you think of the book so far? What’s your impression of the characters that we’ve met?