Seedfolks
Grammar Beasts
Bulldogs Read!
Wonderful Writers
Rapacious Readers
100

This character from Seedfolks planted tomatoes to try to win back his ex-girlfriend

Curtis

100

Where do you need apostrophes in the following sentences: "The U.S. womens team dominated the World Cup. Other teams couldnt touch them."

The U.S. women's team dominated the World Cup. Other teams couldn't touch them.

100

How many books were on the 2024-25 Bulldogs Read List?

60

100

what's an "evil" comma splice?

Using just a measly comma to join 2 independent clauses (complete sentences). 

Example: Linda brought scorpions to the party, [and] Bob brought carrot cake.

100

How long should you read per day outside of school?

At least 20 - 30 minutes

200

Which character in Seedfolks brought her stinky garbage to city hall?

Leona

200

Correct the capitalization in this sentence: "this summer, I will read the door of no return by kwame alexander."

This summer, I will read The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander.

200

What hot food item is included in the title of a princess-related graphic novel?

Grilled Cheese Sandwich (The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich)

200

What's a context clue?

hints in the text that help you figure out unknown words.

200
What are some strategies you can use to comprehend a difficult text?
Rereading, looking up unknown words, consulting with a teacher or friend, using context clues to figure out unknown words, mapping it out. Other ideas?
300

Which character manages a fabric store?

Amir

300

Add commas to correct this sentence: Hilda broke Hairy's heart and she married Eggbert on the beach while wearing a dress top hat and hula hoop.

Hilda broke Hairy's heart, and she married Eggbert on the beach while wearing a dress, top hat, and hula hoop.

300

If you complete the Summer Reading Bingo Card, what could you win?

a $25 Visa card or $100 gift card to Elliott Bay Books!

300

Name this sound technique: Hairy of Hogtown happily hopped into Hilda's heated pool.

alliteration

300

How can you choose a "just right" book?

Read the description on the back, look at the cover. Read the first few pages to see if you like it. Use the 5 finger rule: If you read a page and find 2 - 3 unknown words, it could be good! 0 unknown words = too easy, 5+ unknown words = challenging

400

Which vegetable does Virgil's father plant in an attempt to get rich by selling it to fancy restaurants?

Baby Lettuce

400

How many commas should be in this sentence: Archibald ate 5 apples 7 iguanas 3 bananas and one duck.

3

400

Which novel won March Madness: Battle of the Books?

The Kill Factor

400

What is a claim?

a claim is a clear and confident statement or opinion that can be defended using evidence and analysis.

400

How is directly quoted evidence different than paraphrasing?

Direct quotes = the exact words written by the author 

Paraphrasing = summarizing in your own words

500

Which character had 5 sisters and many friends, but left them behind when they moved to a new home?

Sae Young

500

Correct this sentence: Look, over their! There playing basketball with they're own personal ball made out of a pumpkin.

Look, over there! They're playing basketball with their own personal ball made out of a pumpkin.
500

Clutch Time was written by which former NBA basketball player?

Caron Butler
500

What does I.A.D.D. stand for?

inner thinking, action, dialogue, descriptive detail.

500

How is reading "on the surface" different than reading "below the surface"?

On the surface = comprehending the basic facts of the text

Below the surface = analyzing and interpreting deeper messages and themes within the text

M
e
n
u