6th Grade Math
What is a ratio?
The relationship between two quantities
What is one example of a reason you might start a new paragraph in a piece of NARRATIVE writing?
When the speaker changes during dialogue, when the location or setting changes, for dramatic effect...
What does P.O.V. mean?
point of view
What is a simile?
comparison using "like" or "as"
What is Ms. Doyle's dog's name?
Walter
What does equivalent mean in math?
The same as or equal to
What is a thesis statement?
Single sentence stating the main idea of your writing
What is personification?
giving a non-human thing, a human like quality
What is the largest country by population?
India
How many kilograms are there in 5638 grams?
5638 grams is 5.638 kilograms
Why is it important to give background information when quoting a text in an essay?
So that the reader understands the argument even if they haven't read the book or story!
What is the place and time of a story?
Setting
Exaggeration
What is the largest country in the world by landmass?
Russia
1000 x 100=
100,000
What is the error in the line of dialogue below?
"I can't go any faster," She cried in exasperation.
Who wrote the Harry Potter series?
J.K. Rowling
What is the definition of figurative language?
Language that doesn't mean exactly what it says, and that is used to bring a piece of writing to life.
What precious item can be sometimes found inside of an oyster?
A pearl!
What is the number equivalent to 27 ?
128
What are the 3 major types of writing?
Narrative, Argumentative, and Informational
What is theme?
What is a metaphor?
Comparing two different things
When is Ms. Doyle's birthday?
October 27th
(NOT A MATH QUESTION)
How do you spell your teacher's first and last name?
Maggie Doyle
What is an example of a possible way you could hook the reader into an essay?
Using a relevant quote, making a strong statement, asking a thoughtful question, setting the scene...
What is the mood of a story?
What type of figurative language is the example below?
Time is a thief.
Metaphor
What is the smallest ocean in the world?
The Arctic Ocean
What does PEMDAS stand for?
Parentheses, exponents, multiply, divide, add, subtract
What is an example of a real world situation where it would be helpful to have excellent essay writing skills?
What genre is centered around an historical event?
Historical Fiction
Answers will vary.
Name 5 continents.
North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia