Characters from Class
This character struggled with their identity after the death of their brother.
Who is King
This conjunction is the 'F' of FANBOYS.
What is 'For'
This book teaches readers not to let others silence you or take away your voice when advocating for yourself.
What is Medusa
This teacher has worked at Highline for 20 years!
Who is Ms. Whalen
What does the F in WTF stand for IN WRITING?!
What is 'FIND IN THE TEXT"
This character learned how to 'starfish,' aka take up space in their novel.
Who is Ellie
What type of sentence is this--simple, compound, or complex:
"Today is Tuesday, May 13th."
What is a simple sentence
This book teaches readers that grief impacts people differently, and that tolerance and acceptance of others can be life-changing.
What is King and the Dragonflies.
This teacher used to be Highline's Assistant Principal.
Who is Mr. Shaw
What TYPE of writing does this prompt require?
"Rewrite Chapter 22 from the perspective of Mr. Orion before Ava used her powers to freeze him. Be sure to include his thoughts, feelings, and emotions during the conflict."
What is narrative writing.
In Medusa, this character is related to an Empusa, and their special ability is shapeshifting.
Who is Layla
This conjunction is the "Y" of FANBOYS.
What is 'yet'
This book teaches that you shouldn't shrink yourself to fit into other's ideas of you.
What is Starfish.
Who is Ms. Ramos
What is the first step on every writing checklist I give you?
What is "My topic sentence restates and answers the question."
This public figure 'choked' while King of England. He is remembered for beheading his wives and many other Englishmen.
Who is King Henry VIII.
What type of sentence is this:
"Since today is the Demonstration of Learning, 6th grade is following an alternate schedule."
What is a complex sentence.
A theme of this book is about accepting yourself and being honest with yourself about who you are.
What is King and the Dragonflies.
This teacher taught in Baltimore, Washington DC, and Boston before moving to Denver!
Who is Ms. Smith
What does the acronym PIE stand for with Author's Purpose?
What is: Persuade, Inform, and Entertain.
In Starfish, these characters were Ellie's biggest bullies at her private school.
Who are Marissa and Kourtnee
What is the dependent clause in the following sentence?
"Even though it is raining, the class wants to go outside for recess."
What is "even though it is raining"
These books taught readers that even famous historical figures had flaws.
What is How They Choked and How They Croaked.
This teacher works with students across 6th-8th grade to support with Math.
Who is Ms. Greenwell (aka Ms. Coss)!
When writing arguments (think about social studies and science classes), what do you need to include to support your claim?
What are REASONS and EVIDENCE.