RLA Classroom Procedures
Show the universal/non-verbal sign that you need to use the Restroom.
hand signal with two fingers crossed.
When we write a rough draft for an ECR, Mrs. Ruiz will have students create a:
Plan on a Page
Name 4 Genres
Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Biography, Drama, Autobiography
What was the day and date of the first day of school?
Monday, August 11th
What color are Mrs. Ruiz's eyes?
Brown
When is the only time you are not allowed to sharpen you pencil?
When Mrs. Ruiz is giving instruction.
In our opening Unit, we learned to write exclusively about one moment or idea in order to fully develop it.... what is this called?
Focus
or
Focus Writing
What is the name of the pilot who Dahl had to share a tent with?
David Coke
How many minutes are there in a school day?
a. 400 b. 430 c. 440
d. 450 e. 455 f. 460
c. 440
How many pets does Mrs. Ruiz CURRENTLY have (as of this this morning) ?
3
We set up and use both of these school supplies to keep our notes, homework and calendars. What are these two specific supplies that keeps students organized?
Binder and a Notebook
In our writing we want to _________ not ___________.
Show Not Tell
What do you call (RLA term/phrase) that describes a sequence of events in a story or text.
Plot Diagram
How many years has Adkins Middle School been open? Including this year?
What is Mrs. Ruiz's favorite color?
Pink or Glitter
If you have a question after school hours, what is the best way to contact Mrs. Ruiz?
Canvas Inbox
What is the name of the literary device where an author provides hints or clues about future events?
Foreshadowing
The very first lesson in Amplify (I presented on the Smartboard) we learned that there are 3 basic classroom principles... Name at least one.
Your brain is a muscle
Be Brave and Curious
Respect
How many school days are there in the 1st six weeks?
a. 26 days b. 29 days c. 31 days
c. 32 days d. 33 days e. 35 days
b. 29 days
How old is Mrs. Ruiz at the beginning of the school year?
46
What is Mrs. Cullum's/Mrs. Ruiz's #1 rule NOT to do at the end of class?
Line up at the door.
How many flying hours did Dahl reveal to his new friend he has (he revealed this the day before he was sent up to fly).
7 hours
In our text Going Solo, Dahl asks his bunk mate what is a 'One-O-Nine'? What is it?
This is a flying technique where you hav to get on your opponnets tail - the best way to do that is get in a tight circle around him.
How many days are there in the 2025-2026 school year?
a. 174 days b. 177 days c. 180 days
e. 181 days f. 184 days e. 186 days
a. 174 days
(1st semester = 83 days 2nd semeseter = 91 days)
What year did Mrs. Ruiz graduate college?
2006