Inferences
What can you infer about the way the author feels about the wasp? Why?
Many possible answers
What is one of the central ideas of the text?
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What does the author communicate to the listener about the wasp with the use of the phrase, "mind controlling venom"?
The author is using a metaphor to compare the wasp to someone who can literally control someone's mind, which makes the wasp seem super powerful.
Who is the President of the United States?
Donald Trump
What is the longest-running number one music single on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart?
Old Town Road (17 weeks)
What can you infer about the way the author feels about the cockroach? Why?
Many possible answers
What is another central idea of the text?
Many possible responses
Why do you think the author decided to call it a "karate kick" instead of just a "kick"? How does that language influence the listener?
It helps the listener imagine the karate kicks they've seen in movies or TV shows. This makes it easy to visualize and fun to think about, especially since we're talking about a cockroach.
Who is the mayor of San Francisco?
London Breed
Only 2 women musicians have ever had a song at the top of the Billboard 100 list. Name 1 of them.
Cardi B (Bodak Yellow) and Lauryn Hill
What can you infer about why the author wanted us to watch the "karate kick" so many times?
Because it's awesome to see the cockroach kick the wasp! It helps hammer the main point of the video home so we all understand how the cockroach defend itself.
What is a third central idea in the text?
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The author says that the cockroach seems "indestructible". What does the author mean by that?
The author means that the cockroach seems like one of those creatures that humans and nature cannot destroy, especially since part of it's reputation is that it can survive a nuclear explosion.
How many moons does Mars have?
Two
The San Francisco 49ers are the local NFL football team. Why are they named the 49ers?
The name "49ers" comes from the people who arrived in Northern California in the 1849 Gold Rush.
O.J. Simpson grew up in San Francisco. Where did he go to middle school?
Everett Middle School
Mt. Whitney is the tallest mountain in California. How many feet tall is it?
14,505 feet
What country's style of cooking helped Mexico develop tacos al pastor?
Lebanon! Tacos al pastor is a taco made with spit-grilled pork. Based on the lamb shawarma brought by Lebanese immigrants to Mexico, al pastor features a style that combines traditional Middle Eastern spices with those indigenous to central Mexico.
Name the state where either Mr. Garza, Ms. Whitehead, Mr. Hunt, Mr. D'Antonio were born.
Garza: California. Whitehead: Pennsylvania. Hunt: Idaho. D'Antonio: New York.
Where did the San Francisco 49ers first play when they became a team?
Kezar Stadium