Vocabulary
What does the word pariah mean?
an outcast
What text structure is being used when an author is solving a problem?
problem and solution
What type of writing is also known as story telling?
narrative
What story talked about a girl named Lizabeth, destroying flowers?
Marigolds
What is the school mascot?
The yellow jackets
What does the word futile mean?
pointless - not useful
What text structure is being used when an author writes using order of events?
sequential order
When an author is attempting to inform an audience about a certain topic, what type of writing is used?
Informative
What story talked about a woman hiking the Pacific Crest Trail?
Wild
In what year did TJ become a school?
1922
What does the word morphed mean?
to change or transform
What text structure is being used when the author is showing similarities and differences?
compare and contrast
In an informative essay, what is the first thing that the author should include in their introductory paragraph?
The hook
In the article, Leon Bridges, what type of music does it state that Leon is known for?
Soul
How many students were in the first graduating class at TJ
35 students
What does the word marquee mean?
a sign over a theatre, hotel, or other building.
What text structure is being used when the author is explaining that something happened as a result of something else?
cause and effect
In the introductory paragraph of an essay, what sentence tells the audience what you will be writing about - usually placed at the end of the paragraph?
The thesis statement
What story discusses the loss of an important piece of jewelry?
The Necklace
Where was the original gym located?
In the current library
What does the word outlandish mean?
bizarre or unfamiliar
What text structure is being used when the author uses details, examples and descriptions in their writing?
Descriptive
What strategy is used when setting up and writing an informative paragraph?
The ACE paragraph strategy
In the poem, Sure You Can Ask Me a Personal Question, what ethnicity, race, or culture is being discussed?
Native American
What are the names of our 4 administrators?
Ruben Cano, Dustin Deterding, Kourtney Abbots, and Cole Albright.