English Language Arts
The novel that we have just started to study.
Maniac Magee
What is a prime number?
A number that can only be divided by 1 and itself. (without making a decimal)
What is a democracy?
When people vote to make decisions and respect the "Majority Rule".
What is the difference between evidence and investigation?
evidence: proof that something happened.
investigation: the scientific search for proof.
Mr. Lucas's and Mrs. Will's hometowns.
Saskatoon and Toronto
What is a simile?
When you compare two things using the words like or as.
1,2,4,8,16
What are the two types of democracy?
Direct and Representative.
What is the difference between observation and examination?
Observation is when you recall/memorize what your experience to gather information.
Examination: is to closely study something to find out information about it.
Mr. Lucas and Mrs. Will's favourite hockey teams.
The Montreal Canadiens 🏆 and ThE tOrOnTo MaPle LeAfs (booooooooo)
Explain forshadowing.
When an author gives a clue/hint in the text about what will happen later in the story.
What is the difference between theoretical and experimental probability?
theoretical probability: math that describes the likelihood of something happening.("what should happen")
experimental: When you carry out an experiment to test the probability and then record the results. ("what did happen")
What is consensus?
A form of decision making in which every single person must agree to the decision.
What is an inference?
When you are able to reach a hypothesis/conclusion about something based on evidence and reasoning.
Who is Mr. Lucas's pet?
Finnigan the Axolotl
When talking about a sentence: What is the difference between a subject a predicate.
A subject is what/who the sentence is about, the predicate is what is happening or what that thing is doing.
What is the theoretical probability of Mr. Lucas picking your name with the popsicle sticks?
1/26
What is the difference between equity and equality?
Equity is when we give everyone what they need regardless of what other people have.
Equality is when everyone is treated the same no matter what.
Name 3 forms of evidence
1. footprints
2. fingerprints
3. blood/DNA
4. tire tracks
5. animal tracks
6. clothing or cloth scraps
7. hair samples
8. notes written in pen or pencil
9. objects lying around
10. things missing
11. damage done
12. dirt or mud left at the scene
13. tools or other objects used to commit the crime
Name 3 good habits for a grade 6 student.
Answers will vary but may include:
- Not waiting to the last minute to work/study
- Using the study guides
- Asking for help (That's why Mr. Lucas is paid for!)
- Treating others with respect
- Talking with my parents about my day/work
- Asking questions
- Arguing (politely and with reason) to Mr. Lucas that you deserve a better mark on something.
- Eating healthy, sleeping well, and exercising.
What are the 5 points of a plot mountain?
Exposition (beginning/set-up), rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.
Solve: 0.003 ÷ 6
0.0005
The most important document in Canada.
Hint: It protects you!
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
What are the other 3 units we are doing this year?
Trees and Forests, Flight and Aerodynamics, Space and Sky Science.
Who is THE BOSS of 6C?! 😤
Gucci 💲🐷💲