TPX Scavenger Hunt
TPX Comprehension
Wednesday Words
Ball Knowledge
Mixed Bag
100
"When your body takes up more room than your voice you are always the target of well-aimed rumors." (p. 1-30)
p. 5
100
Stoop-sitting was the first poem we read in The Poet X. How has Xiomara changed or evolved between ‘Stoop-sitting’ and ‘Stoop-sitting…with Aman?’
In the beginning, she sat on her stoop being cat-called by disrespectful men. Now, she sits on her stoop with Aman, a respectful young man who is getting to know her for who she is.
100
Write an original sentence using the word delusional.
(delusion also works!)
If you think it will snow in Philadelphia in the middle of July, you are completely delusional.
100
Which Philly basketball legend crossed up Michael Jordan during his rookie year?
Allen Iverson
100
Write an original sentence using one of our NEW Wednesday Words.
If it works, it works!
200
"Just because your father’s present doesn’t mean he isn’t absent." (1-70)
p. 65
200
Why would Mami and Papi “kill both of us if they find out”? How do you think that Twin feels about having to keep Xiomara’s secret too? (p. 155)
They both have secrets that would really upset their parents. Xiomara is not only seeing Aman, but she is ducking confirmation class in favor of poetry club. Twin is seeing a boy named Cody, on the low.
200
Write an original sentence using the word confrontation. (confront or confronts also works!)
She tried to avoid a messy confrontation with her neighbor over the noise.
200
Who has scored the most points in NBA history?
LeBron James
200
Which Jewish holiday does Mr. Feuer and his family observe every week from Friday night to Saturday night, where he does not use technology.
300
"Xiomara, you look different. Like something inside you has shifted." (p. 1-125)
p. 101
300
Write one Theme Statement based on our most recent readings. Consider the topics: Secrets, Family, Sibling Relationships, Sexuality
If it works, it works!
e.g. It is okay to keep secrets to protect your families.
300
Write an original sentence featuring the word oblivious.
She kept reading her book on the bench, completely oblivious to the rain starting to fall around her.
300
Which Hall of Fame basketball player did Stephen Curry pass in all time 3 point field goals made?
Ray Allen
300
Which TWO Avengers are responsible for creating Ultron?
Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Bruce
Banner (Hulk)
400
"I'm just a writer...but maybe I'd be The Poet X." (p.1-150)
p. 133
400
In the poem Excuses (p. 161-162) why is Xiomara asking Twin and Caridad to lie for her? Do you think it is a fair request, given the circumstances?
She wants them to lie for her and say they are at the movies together so she can go to the Halloween Party with Aman. Fairness is up to you!
400
Write an original sentence using the word sympathetic.
My friend offered a sympathetic ear when I told her about my difficult week.
400
Which former Sixers player has the NBA record for most rebounds of all time?
Wilt Chamberlain
400
Donald Gorske has set a world record by eating over _________________ Big Macs since 1972, keeping a record of his lifetime burger tally.
a. 1,500
b. 15,000
c. 35,000
d. 55,000
c. 35,000
500
"But it felt more like a gift." (1-181)
p. 77
500
At the end of the poem The Day, Xiomara says “And my heart is one of Darwin’s finches learning to fly”. What figurative technique is being used here? Interpret the quote to explain what she means. (p. 145)
Darwin was a scientist who studied finches, flightless birds, on an island. Over time, they learned to fly as their environment changed. Her heart has been "flightless," too, in a way. She is learning to love the same way Darwin's finches learned to fly!
500
Write an original sentence using the word circumstance.
(circumstances or circumstantial also work!)
Given the student's tough circumstances at home, the teacher gave them extra time to complete the assignment.
500
Which team drafted Kobe Bryant?
Charlotte Hornets
500
What does F.A.C.T.S stand for?
F: Find out where it comes from
A: Analyze it
C: Challenge it
T: Think before you...
S: Share