Vocabulary
Books & Shows
Figurative Language
Pathways Staff
Progress Points
100
This word that begins with B means prejudice towards or against something. In class, we looked at this in the media.
What is BIAS?
100
This 2019 Marvel movie is the sequel to Avengers: Infinity War>
What is Avengers: Endgame?
100
An object that represents an idea. For example:
What is SYMBOLISM?
100
This staff member's job title is Behavior Intervention Specialist.
Who is Mr. Brown?
100
The number of points needed to earn a G (credit) in this class.
What is 4000?
200
Not taking a side; listening to the whole story. A judge is supposed to be this, a concept that begins with O.
What is OBJECTIVE?
200
This Japanese anime series follows a young boy named Asta who is striving to thrive without any magical powers.
What is Black Clover?
200
A hint about what is going to come in the future; happens often in horror movies.
What is FORESHADOWING?
200
Our Assistant Principal earned her Doctorate in Education from the University of Michigan.
Who is Dr. Allen?
200
The number of points a hyperdoc is worth.
What is 500?
300
This term, which starts with M, is defined as "thinking about your thinking".
What is METACOGNITION?
300
In this South Korean dystopia, participants with significant financial debt compete in challenges to death.
What is Squid Games?
300
For example: The explosion frightened her so much her face became white as a ghost.
What is a SIMILE?
300
This counselor has been subbing and serving in our building all school year!
Who is Ms. Didlake?
300
The number of points earned by attending class each day?
What is 50?
400
This word, which begins with C, means an important or significant event. For example, George Floyd's murder was this.
What is CONSEQUENTIAL?
400
In The Hate U Give, Khalil was holding THIS, not a gun, like the officer wrongly claimed.
What is a hair brush?
400
Placing two distinctly different things side by side for purposeful comparison. Big, long J word!
What is JUXTAPOSITION?
400
This teacher played Water Polo for the University of Michigan while obtaining her teaching degree.
Who is Ms. Godek?
400
The total number of required hyperdocs.
What is 3?
500
Reading is the fastest way to grow your vocabulary! Reading for 20 minutes daily means you will read this many words per year.
What is 1,800,000?
500
This book, also by Angie Thomas, tells the story of Starr's father, Mavrick Carter, trying to raise a child, finish high school, and get out of gang life.
What is Concrete Rose?
500
Giving human characteristics to non-living things.
What is PERSONIFICATION?
500
This staff member has been at Pathways the longest - over 25 years!
Who is Ms. Anita?
500
The number of points needed to earn and A in this class.
What is 5200?