Writing
What does CERC stand for?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Conclusion
What is a suffix? What is a prefix?
Suffix goes at the end of a root
Prefix goes at the beginning of a root
What is the difference between a trait and a feeling?
A feeling is fleeting (changes quickly) and a trait is tried and true (it is long term)
What was the boltz mascot before a phoenix
A bulldog!
Where did Mr. Mejia go to college?
Mizzou
Every time an author writes something, they intend to do one of three things (or a combo). What are those three things?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
hyper-, super-, and over- are all prefixes that mean about the same thing. Please give the meaning
over, above, beyond, too much
What type of tree did Bryce plant in Julie's yard
A Sycamore Tree!
Why is the Boltz mascot a phoenix?
Boltz burnt down and was rebuilt
Which soccer team is Mr. Mejia's favorite
Chelsea and/or Sporting KC
Daily Double
First - define SQAFE
Second - Explain the importance of quoting evidence versus paraphrasing evidence
Stats, Quotes, Anecdotes, Facts, Examples
pre- and -fore- just about mean the same thing. Please define
before, earlier
The main character and main villain of the story are also know as the _______________ and ____________.
Protagonist and Antagonist
What is the name of the Boltz phoenix mascot?
Sparky
During Pants Week, Mr. Mejia declared that he did not care about this thing
World Peace
Name at least three times you would create a new paragraph while writing
New person speaking
New location
Change in time
Change in action
New idea being presented
This is not a real word, but using our knowledge of word parts, what would you say this means: quadphobic
Fear of the number 4 or things in fours
Why could it be important to read fictional stories about important social issues
Lots of answers; we read fiction to learn about ourselves and the world around us
Name the Boltz feeder school
Shepardson, O'dea, Linton, Kruse
Mr. Mejia has a fairly elaborate tattoo on his arm. What comic strip did it come from?
Calvin and Hobbes
An intro paragraph (for an essay) needs to have its own specific parts. What should be in an intro paragraph (3 parts)
Hook, bridge, thesis
The study of words and word parts, including the history of words is called ___________ (ends in ology)
etymology
What is the difference between a theme and a central idea
A theme is the lesson of a story
A central idea is in nonfiction. It is the main information that an author is trying to convey.
What year did Boltz officially open?
1973
Mr. Mejia studied English in school (obviously) but he has another undergraduate degree. What is it?
Spanish!