Minnesota Trivia
Vocabulary
Unscramble the Sentence
Was vs. Were
Find the thesis statement
Teacher Trivia :)
100
Who is this?
Ilhan Omar, US representative for the 5th district (Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs)
100
Unscramble this vocabulary word:
tuoisuac
Cautious
100
money new a bicycle buy to his saved he.
He saved his money to buy a new bicycle.
100
The cookies ___ still warm from the oven.
The cookies were still warm from the oven.
100
Our school cafeteria changed its menu this year to include more healthy choices. Now there are fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain foods every day. Some students complain, but I actually like having more options. The lunches make me feel more awake during class. Eating healthier food at school is important. It helps us focus and gives us more energy.
Eating healthier food at school is important.
100
What is my last name?
Saunders
200
Name the four states that border Minnesota
Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota
200
Fill in the blank:
_________ languages can be difficult to learn.
Foreign languages can be difficult to learn.
200
project our for river the from rocks collected we.
We collected rocks from the river for our project.
200
The roads ___ very slippery after the snow.
The roads were very slippery after the snow.
200
Last weekend, my friends and I went to the park near my house. We packed snacks, a soccer ball, and a speaker for music. We spent hours running around, laughing, and lying in the grass. Being outside helps me feel calm and happy. Even after we went home, I felt relaxed for the rest of the day.
Being outside helps me feel calm and happy.
200
Where was your teacher born?
St. Paul, MN
(bonus points: Children's Hospital)
300
What is this animal called?
This is a lynx.
300
Fill in the blank:
You can use a map to __________ you home.You can use a map to guide you home
300
books for at we space library the about looked.
We looked for books about space at the library.
300
My phone ___ almost out of battery.
My phone was almost out of battery.
300
I bike to school almost every morning unless the weather is really bad. The trail I take goes through the woods, and sometimes I see birds or deer along the way. I feel tired by the time I get to school, but it’s a good kind of tired. Riding my bike makes me feel free. It’s the one part of the day when I’m completely on my own.
Riding my bike makes me feel free.
300
How many cats does your teacher have?
2 <3
400
What is the name of Minnesota's hockey team?
The Minnesota Wild
400
Unscramble this vocabulary word:
nerofing
Foreign
400
museum the of guide explained history city the the.
The museum guide explained the history of the city.
400
I ___ nervous before the interview.
I was nervous before the interview.
400
I’ve been practicing the piano every day after school. Some songs are easy, but others take me a long time to learn. My fingers get tired, and sometimes I play the wrong notes over and over. Still, I keep practicing because I want to get better. Learning piano takes a lot of hard work. I can already hear the difference since I started.
Learning piano takes a lot of hard work.
400
What is your teacher's favorite sport?
Hockey :)
Hockey :)
500
Where was this photo taken?
Stillwater, MN
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There are many ___________ represented in this picture.
Generations
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class our video a volcanoes how form about watched.
Our class watched a video about how volcanoes form.
500
The lights ___ off when we came home.
The lights were off when we came home.
500
Mystery books have always been my favorite thing to read. I love trying to guess who did the crime or what surprise is coming at the end. Sometimes I think I know the answer early, but the author usually tricks me. That’s part of the fun. Mystery stories keep my mind active. They make me pay attention to every small clue.
Mystery stories keep my mind active.
500
Who is this man?
This is John, your teacher's fiance.