How many credits do you need to become a 10th grader?
100
"My desk is like a trainwreck." This is an example of a literary device.
What is a simile?
100
The National Federation for the Blind (NFB) expedition leader
Who is Pasquale Scaturro?
200
a crack or split in a glacier
What is crevasse?
200
boring; common
What is banal?
200
May 25 and May 29-31
When are final exams?
200
"My desk is an avalanche of papers." This is an example of a literary device.
What is a metaphor?
200
a theme from "Blind to Failure"--an observation about human nature
What is "having a 'disability' doesn't necessarily limit you"? OR
What is "there are summits everywhere if you know where to look"?
300
to move beyond
What is transcend?
300
appearance or attitude
What is demeanor?
300
3:15-4:15PM
When is Ms. Meacham's tutorial today?
300
"papers of different colors in all directions; the crunchy, crispy feel of a dead plant; the smell of vanilla emananting from the air freshener" This is an example of a literary device.
What is imagery?
300
hearing and touch
What are the senses that Erik Weihenmayer uses when he climbs?
400
difficult; cannot be overcome
What is insurmountable?
400
quiet confidence
What is aplomb?
400
Monday, August 27th 2013
What is the first day of school for 2012-2013?
400
"My clean desk was peaceful, happy, and calm." This is an example of a literary device.
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!
What is personification?
400
Getting to the top of Mount Everest and having his daughter hold his index finger.
What are two "summits" for Erik Weihenmayer?
500
to gradually grow used to
What is acclimatization?
500
bound to happen; can't be avoided
What is inevitability?
500
25
How much do final exams count as a percentage of your total semester grade?
500
"My desk begged to be cleaned." This is an example of a literary device.
What is personification?
500
13 hours
7 hours
5 hours
How long did it take Erik to get from Base Camp to Camp 1? What was Scaturro's goal for that climb? What was Erik's eventual time?