ELA Terms
What is a simile
Compares two unlike things using the words like or as.
How many states are there?
50
What is my first name? (spelling counts!)
Margaret
Can I go to the bathroom?
"Make a pass"
What sport did Scout and Moose play together?
Baseball
What is the term for a person, place or thing?
Noun
Who was the second president of the US?
John Adams
Where did I go to college?
Texas A&M
Can I borrow headphones?
Yes, they are in the black cart by the door.
What is convict 105's nickname?
Onion
What is theme?
The author's message
Who was the President of the United States during the American Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
How many years have I been teaching?
2
Can I borrow notebook paper?
It is in the black cart
How did Natalie end up in the school?
Al Capone got her into the school
What is an inference?
When you use the text and your background knowledge to make an educated guess.
What are the first 10 amendments called?
Bill of Rights
What is my biggest fear?
Birds
What would Ms. Muse say if you tried to erase your name with your hand?
Do not use your gross hands
What does Moose's note from Al Capone say?
Done.
What are the two things that are needed to make a complete sentence?
A subject and verb
What is significant about July 4th this year?
It is the 250th anniversary of American
Where am I going this summer?
Hawaii
What are we doing today?
Read the board
Why is convict 105 allowed to be outside the main prison walls?
He is a "choir boy"