Central Idea
Identify the central idea of "Red Roses."
Mr. McAlpin will determine the best answer.
Explain why figurative language is used in literature.
Figurative language is used in literature to amplify the meaning of words and phrases through creative ways.
Rate Mr. McAlpin's haircut a 1-10.
Like a 3
Explain the purpose of verb mood.
Showcases characters feelings through their actions.
Define the word "symbolism."
When a image or object represents something.
Identify the central idea of "The Medicine Bag."
Mr. McAlpin will determine the best answer.
List/give examples of two forms of figurative language.
Simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, idiom, etc.
Write down/sing the lyrics to "Respect" by Aretha Franklin.
DANCE PARTY!
Identify what type of verb mood is being showcased below:
"I really hope I will be able to get a lot of sleep during fall break."
Subjunctive
Define the word "characterization."
A way to describe someone based on their appearance, actions, or personality.
Define central idea.
The main reason why the author wrote the story.
Compare and contrast figurative language and sound devices.
Figurative language shows imagery through imagination whereas sound devices focus on how words and phrases sound.
Decide who Mr. McAlpin's favourite student is.
Trick Question: All of Mr. McAlpin's students are his favourite students for different reasons!
Showcase all 5 verb moods.
Interrogative, Indicative, Imperative, Conditional, and Subjunctive
Define the word "theme."
The theme of a text is the lesson (the message) the author is trying to teach us.
Identify the central idea of "The Setting Sun and the Rolling World."
Mr. McAlpin and/or Mrs. Doolittle will determine the best answer.
Provide an example of an allusion in sentence format.
Mr. McAlpin will decide the best answer.
Identify at least ONE thing everyone will be doing during fall break.
NOT THINKING ABOUT SCHOOL!
Identify what type of verb mood is being showcased below:
"You could go with this or you could go with that."
Conditional
Define and list the 3 types of Point of View we have discussed in class so far.
First-Person: the narrator is a part of the story and pronouns such as I, me, and my are being used
Third-Person Omniscient: the narrator is outside of the story and knows the feelings and motivations of each character
Third-Person Limited: the narrator is outside of the story and knows the feelings and motivations of the main character only
Determine what the central idea of ELA class is.
Mr. McAlpin will determine the best answer.
Explain the difference between figurative language and connotative language.
Figurative Language: suggested meaning through imagery
Connotative Language: suggested meaning through emotions
Determine what the best activity during Spooky Season is.
Mr. McAlpin will determine the most rad answer.
Identify what type of verb mood is being showcased below:
"What are you going to do over fall break? Are you going on vacation? How much will you read over the break? How many songs do you think Mr. McAlpin will sing to himself over fall break?"
Interrogative
Define/provide an example of a rite of passage from this quarter's texts.
Rite of Passage: a life altering event that causes some to change through character development
Example of a Rite of Passage: explaining one of our stories