Guiding Principles
This is the number of Guiding Principles we have at KMHS.
What is six
These are the three words used to describe our Code of Conduct and support good habits of work.
What is responsibility, effort, and respect?
What is setting?
a comparison using "like" or "as"
Example: Life is like a box of chocolates.
What is a simile?
the name of the photo of the refugee girl with the green eyes
What is "Afghan Girl"?
This Guiding Principle focuses on sharing our ideas with others, whether it is through reading, writing, speaking, drawing, etc.
What is a Clear & Effective Communicator?
During a fire drill, name one thing that would NOT be considered safe.
ANSWERS WILL VARY!
another word for the BIG idea or message
***DAILY DOUBLE***
What is theme?
a comparison that does NOT using "like" or "as"
Example: Laughter is the best medicine.
What is a metaphor?
iconic photo of the Great Depression
What is "Migrant Mother"?
This Guiding Principle deals with gather information in order to gain knowledge from the world around us.
What is an Integrative & Informed Thinker?
Give an example of when phones should NOT be used in class.
ANSWERS WILL VARY!
another word for the people in a story
What is characters?
giving human characteristics to non-human things
Example: Lightning danced across the sky.
What is personification?
the famous Beatles' crossing
***DAILY DOUBLE***
What is "Abbey Road"?
What is a Responsible & Involved Citizen?
These are three locations/situations when hats should be removed during school.
What is the office, the lunchroom, or during the pledge of allegiance?
NOTE: and whenever there is a guest speaker!
This word describes the feelings a story or image create.
What is mood?
an exaggeration
Example: I died of embarrassment.
What is hyperbole?
the event that preceded the "Kissing Sailor" photo
What is World War II?
This Guiding Principle focuses on doing our very best work, both independently and with others.
What is a Collaborative & Quality Worker?
Define the meaning of a "silent bell."
What is a time when students should be actively listening?
another word for what is happening in a story
What is the plot?
sound words
Example: Snap! Crackle! Pop!
What is onomatopoeia?
the number of ironworkers eating lunch atop a NYC skyscraper in 1932
What is eleven?