ELA
What do we call the person who writes a story?
Author
In Chapter 3, what gets Rameck in trouble with his teacher?
He jokes around and misbehaves in class.
Who was the first player to score 100 points in a single NBA game?
Wilt Chamberlain
Which animal can sleep while standing up?
A horse
What is the name of the fairy tale character who left a slipper behind at a ball?
Cinderella
What do we call the lesson or message of a story?
Theme
In Chapter 1, what does young Sampson touch that gives him a bad burn?
A hot stove burner.
Which MLB player is known as “The Sultan of Swat”?
Babe Ruth
What part of an egg can you eat that is yellow?
The yolk
Who sings “Cry For Me,”?
The Weeknd
When you tell the most important parts of a story in a shorter way, what is that?
Summary
Why is it hard for George to do homework at home?
It's too noisy
What NBA team has the most championships in history?
Boston Celtics (18)
If you mix blue and yellow paint, what color do you get?
Green
Who was named the top pop artist overall of the year (2025)?
Sabrina Carpenter
What do we call clues in the text that help you understand a new word?
Context Clues
What does 'dour' mean?
Gloomy
Which NBA player is famous for “The Sky Hook” shot?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
What type of tree do acorns come from?
Oak Tree
What do you call the sound a dolphin makes to communicate?
A click or whistle
What do we call the time and place of a story?
The setting
In Chapter 3, who is the teacher that makes George think about the future?
Miss Johnson
In football, what is it called when a quarterback throws the ball directly to a teammate behind him?
A lateral or backward pass.
What is the only letter that does not appear in any U.S. state name?
Q
Which planet spins on its side, making its seasons very strange?
Uranus
What part of a story tells how the problem is solved?
Resolution
In Chapter 2, what school subject does George enjoy the most?
Science
In baseball, what is the term for when a pitcher strikes out three batters in a row with just nine pitches?
An immaculate inning
Which fruit floats in water because it is 25% air?
Apple
What do people call a group of frogs?
An Army