The Schwa Was Here
What is the punishment that Old Man Crawley gives Antsy and Calvin after he catches them in his place?
They must walk his dogs ( and entertain his niece)
What is the "target audience" of a speech?
The group of people that the message of the speech is directed to
What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word whereas connotation is the emotional association we have with a word. For example, the connotation of snake is sneaky or untrustworthy.
write 3 reasons that an online source may not credible and should NOT be used in an essay.
1. links don't work
2. it contains biased opinions
3. lots of advertisements
4. authors aren't listed
5. information is out of date
6. not a recognizable source
7. it's a blog / looks unprofessional
What type of lettuce is used to make a Caesar salad?
Romaine
What is diction?
the strategic use of word choice to make writing more engaging
At the end of TSWH, what does Calvin find out happened to his mom?
She ran away with the butcher
What is Abraham Lincoln's famous speech ending slavery titled? (hint: think of a city)
The Gettysburg Address
List 2 things that a theme is NOT
one word
something that happens to a character
What does TIQA stand for?
Topic Sentence, Introduce a quote, Quote, Analysis
What is the capitol of Canada?
Ottawa
what is a red herring?
a misleading or false clue
In The Schwa Was Here, why was Calvin (the Schwa) unable to successfully steal a dog bowl from Old Man Crawley's place?
Because the Schwa was not invisible to dogs AND the bowl was nailed to the floor
Fill in the blank: The function of a _____________type of speech is to show how something works or explain how something is done. These speeches may come with some sort of visual aid
Demonstrative
What is it called when an author includes a warning or hint that a future event might take place in a story?
foreshadowing
Which in-text citation is correct below:
A- (Smith pg 1).
B- .(Smith pg 1).
C- (Smith p. 1).
D- .(Smith p.1).
E- (Smith 1).
F- .(Smith 1)
E (Smith 1).
What is the largest continent in the world by both land area and population?
1. Europe
2. North America
3. Asia
4. South America
5. Africa
6. Antarctica
7. Oceania
Asia
Daily Double: what are 2 of the 3 types of hooks that we learned about in class?
action hook
shocking hook
dialogue hook
What is the name of the author of The Schwa Was Here?
Neal Shusterman
Write 3 things you should avoid doing when speaking publicly.
1. fidgeting
2. reading straight off of the screen
3. slouching/ hands in pockets
4. speaking too fast
5. state how nervous you are
6.draw attention to mistakes you made
DAILY DOUBLE: What is irony in literature?
the difference between what you expect and what actually happens
What is a topic sentence?
The first sentence in a body paragraph that states the topic of that paragraph. Note: It is NOT a thesis statement (meaning it doesn't contain the main overall argument/ claim)
In what sport can you win the Stanley Cup?
Hockey
List 2 ways that authors create suspense in mysteries
shocking, dialogue, or action hooks
cliff hangers
diction
syntax
foreshadowing
DAILY DOUBLE: Calvin (The Schwa) loves and collects paper clips. Where is his MOST prized paperclip from
His mother's missing person police report
In a debate, what is a rebuttal?
A rebuttal is a person's response to the counterargument. Often, it is their attempt to disprove the counterclaim and explain why their claim is still valid.
what are some of the elements of syntax (changing the structure of a sentence) and how does syntax impact a story?
Punctuation (commas, dashes, etc)- used to dictate pace
Sentence Length (purposeful fragments and run-ons)- parallels the characters' emotions and thought processes
Repetition ( rule of 3, purposeful run-ons, lists)
Word Order (Moving the subject around in the sentence)-dictates pace, voice, and is more engaging/ interesting to read
What is the difference between a works cited page and an in-text citation?
An in-text citation gives the author's last name and page number of one particular quote or paraphrase. It is placed directly after the quote in the essay. A works cited page lists the important information about each source you used in the entire paper.
DAILY DOUBLE: There are 5 great lakes. Name 4 of them
Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, and Lake Superior.
In the bearded lady mystery, why did Alex kill Dr. Denton?
because Dr. Denton figured out that he was an imposter pretending to be Amelia