Writing
This is a sentence at the end of your intro paragraph that tells the reader what the essay will be about
What is a thesis statement?
When the setting, characters, are introduced in the beginning of a story.
What is the exposition?
A comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or "as"
(He is as smart as a fox)
(He's like a maniac!)
What is a simile?
The current president of the United States.
Who is Joe Biden?
This singer's debut album SOUR came out in May.
Who is Olivia Rodrigo?
These are features found in non-fiction texts that help the reader locate important information
What are text features?
Character that opposes the main character in a story (the villain)
What is an antagonist?
The word we use to remember the seven types of figurative language.
What is S.H.A.M.P.O.O.?
The president Wilson Junior High is named after (first and last name)
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
This soccer player from Argentina is considered one of the best players of all time.
Who is Lionel Messi?
The first sentence of a paragraph that explains what the paragraph will be about
What is a topic sentence?
What is the climax?
Giving non human things human characteristics (the car coughed and wheezed when I tried to start it).
What is personification?
The university where Mr. Jacobo earned his degree.
What is San Diego State University?
This Disney Villain just appeared in a live action origin movie.
Who is Cruella Deville?
We read this story back in September about a young woman who tried fleeing Afghanistan for safety.
The main character of a story (hero)
What is a protagonist?
BUZZ, POP SNAP
What is onomatopoeia?
The principal of Wilson Jr. High
Who is Maria Ambriz?
Purple alien who was the villain in two Avengers movies.
Who is Thanos?
When you use evidence from the text to support your claim.
What is citing evidence?
A story made up of real or imagined experiences
What is a narrative?
A word/phrase consisting of contradictory terms (opposites)
(Little Big Lies)
(The last day of school is bittersweet)
What is an oxymoron?
A Wilson science teacher who also teaches 8th grade AVID.
Who is Mr. Bourland?
A green monster that compared himself to an onion.
Who is Shrek?