Fractions
What fraction is halfway between 3 and 4
3 1/2
Who are the minions?
What is a renewable resource?
A resource that can be naturally replaced or replenished in a short period of time.
What is the purpose of a persuasive text?
To convince the reader to agree with an opinion or take a particular action.
4 x 5
20
14/3 as a mixed number
4 2/3
What do minions usually wear?
blue overalls
What is a non-renewable resource?
A resource that takes a very long time to form and cannot be replaced within a human lifetime.
What is an opinion?
An idea or belief that someone has about a topic.
6 x 12
72
8 1/4 as an improper fraction
33/4
What food do minions love?
Bananas
What is the most readily available renewable resource?
Solar Energy
What is an argument in a persuasive text?
A reason that supports the writer’s opinion.
81 / 9
9
What is an equivalent fraction of 3/7
Various (multiply the denominator and numerator by the same number)
Who is the main villain the minions work for?
Gru
Why is it important to conserve resources?
Conserving resources helps prevent waste, protects the environment and ensures resources are available for the future.
What is a rhetorical question?
A question asked to make the reader think rather than to get an answer.
9.2 x 100
920
What is the smallest fraction possible for 15/45
1/3
What language to minions speak?
Minionese
What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?
Renewable resources can be replaced naturally in a short time, while non-renewable resources take a very long time to form and can eventually run out.
Why do persuasive writers use strong and convincing language?
To make their arguments more powerful
382 / 1000
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