1. The Devil’s Arithmetic
Bellwork 2

2. Monday, February 13th
Write out the definitions of the words from The Devil’s Arithmetic.
1. relentlessly- (adv) unyielding or unstopping
2. meager- (adj) deficient in quality or quantity
3. elusive- (adj) cleverly evasive or hard to catch
4. burnished-(past tense verb) to make smooth and bright
5. guttural- (adj) (of a speech sound) produced in the throat; harsh-sounding.

3. Tuesday, February 14th
Write out the definitions of the words from The Devil’s Arithmetic.
6. venerable- (adj) commanding respect
7. ominous- (adj) threatening
8. cloying- (adj) disgust or sicken (someone) with an excess of sweetness,
9. exodus- (noun) a mass departure of people, especially emigrants.
10. misplaced modifier- structuring your sentence incorrectly so the wrong description is applied to a concept. (Ex: Slicing the apple, this snack satisfied Timothy's hunger.)

4. Tuesday Homework Choose one option
7 words in a crossword with clues
6 sentences in context
5 words illustrated and colored
4 words used in a story

5. Wednesday, February 15th
Write out the sentence and underline the vocabulary words. Then, circle the modifiers of the subject in the sentences.
1. While ominous storm clouds rolled in behind him, John drove to his grandparent’s house.
2. Rationing carefully, Stephanie planned on making her meager supply last the rest of the day.
3. Sniffing loudly, Parker’s nose protested the cloying sweetness of her perfume.

6. Brain Power Identify the introduction Box in the thesis sentence
Label the body paragraphs
Circle the cited information form the articles
Identify the conclusion
Underline the parts of the restated thesis

7. Thursday, February 16th 1. Draw a picture of the word venerable.
2. Use the word venerable in a sentence.
3. Draw a picture of the word exodus.
4. Use the word exodus in a sentence.

8. Friday, February 17th
Write out the sentence and insert the vocabulary words.
1. The departure of the Israelites from Egypt was a(n) ___________________ of people.
2. Sheila thought the ___________ plot line of the romantic movie was annoying.
3. Roberta is _____________ determined to succeed; she is not a quitter!