Literary Techniques
This literary technique occurs when an author uses words that appeal to the five senses to help readers picture a scene.
Imagery
What is Ms.Mennella's favorite month of the school year?
October
What do you use to track character's traits, motivations, and feelings?
MIND MAP
Two brothers constantly compete with each other. When one gets injured, the other puts the rivalry aside to help him recover.
Family is more important than competition
What was our first team rock event?
Halloween!
"The old bridge creaked loudly as Emma crossed it. She wondered if it would hold while she ran across."
Internal Conflict
What is Ms.Mennella's favorite unit to teach?
Historical Fiction
What genre was our first book club?
A character is afraid to stand out and always follows the crowd. By the end of the story, he learns to make decisions for himself.
Being yourself is more important than fitting in
How much money did we raise for the walkathon?
Over 8,000!
"You should apologize before this gets worse," Maya's grandmother told her.
frans
PLOT ARC
What is a theme for Isabel's story?
You can honor your family's traditions while creating your own future.
Which student team won the March Madness bracket?
Arizona
As Jake looked at his high school diploma, he remembered his first day of kindergarten.
What is Ms.Mennella's PET PEEVE in the classroom?
WHINING!!!!!!!!
What was the name of the lead character in the first short story we read together?
Aleena
What is a theme for Mahmoud's story?
Finding your voice can help create change.
What was the genre of our second book club?
MYSTERY
The soccer player fought through a pouring rainstorm to finish the championship game.
External Conflict
How many total points did Ms.Mennella score at the March Madness Game?
7!
Ms.Mennella would use this trait to describe Ms.Rolfe
Creative, Intelligent, and Collaborative
What is the overall theme for Refugee?
The sacrifices we make for others can have a lasting impact across generations.
How many total teachers are on 6th rock?
9