Vocab
Define "abrupt"
Something that happens or appears suddenly, unexpectedly, or without preparation
Why was Menolly hungry?
She shares a psychic connection with the dragons. When they feel hungry, she does too.
True or False: Christopher has a voracious appetite
False. Tracy was described as having one.
Where does the quote "Blood Toil Sweat and Tears" originally come from?
Theodore Roosevelt
Make a simile using Dinglehopper in a sentence
"Dinglehopper is like a ______, very _____ and ____"
Define "adjournment"
a temporary suspension or postponement of an official proceeding, such as a court hearing, legislative session, or meeting, until a later time or place.
What are Spiderclaws?
A type of Shellfish
Name two characters in Teen Mogul
Tracy
Christopher
Kevin
Who is the person giving the speech for "Blood, Toil, Sweat and Tears?"
Winston Churchill
How many days of Heehee do we need for a Fun Friday?
4 days in a row
Define "imperious"
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering
What is the name of the fictional country that DragonSong takes place in?
Pern
What does Tracy pull out of her bag to convince Christopher to hire her?
Luxury Chinese silks.
What major event was happening at the time that motivated the speech of Blood, Toil, Sweat and Tears?
World War 2: The British were pushed out of Europe by the Nazis and were being bombed every day.
What happens when the class does not get a Fun Friday?
It is treated like a normal school day. Ms. Lazzaro may have the class read books all period, or may assign work. There would be no talking or chromebooks that day.
Define "voracious"
having a greedy or insatiable appetite, not only for food but also for other things like books or information
What is Thread in the story of DragonSong?
A strange, mist-like force that attacks the dragons.
What does Tracy and Kevin accidently mix up?
They accidently switched computers
What does the speech "Blood, Sweat,Toil and Tears" propose should happen with the government?
An All Party system should be formed
Why do we celebrate labor day?
To honor the social and economic achievements of American workers and to recognize their contributions to the strength and prosperity of the country
Define "provision"
the act of preparing for the future or supplying something needed
How does Menolly stop the dragons from going towards the Thread?
She feeds the hungry dragons Spiderclaws so that they don't leave the safe place.
What does the word "Mogul" mean? Use clues from what the story is about
an important or powerful person
Churchill was a ________ before he was a Prime Minister of Britain
Soldier
Pathos is a part of persuasive writing. What does Pathos appeal to?
Emotions. Pathos in writing invokes emotions to persuade the reader.