Gentry Teachers
Name any Gentry staff member who has served in the military.
Mitchell, Johnson, Laws, Fortel, Thompson
Who was the Commander and Chief of the colonial army?
George Washington
What is another word for the main idea or central message of a story?
Theme
In White Christmas, "tree tops glisten and children_____________"?
listen
What is the name of the Grinch's loyal dog ?
Max
Which Gentry teacher used to work at the San Diego Zoo?
Mr. Bruns
What were the three regions the 13 colonies were divided into?
New England, Middle, and South
Name all the parts of plot structure in order
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
For what holiday was Jingle Bells originally written?
Thanksgiving
How many candles are there in all on a menorah?
9
Mr. Aulgur used to teach 8th grade block. Choose either Mr. Bornhauser or Dr. Hudson. What subject did they teach?
Mr. Bornhauser: social studies
Dr. Hudson: math
Give me two positive and two negative impacts of the Columbian Exchange
Positive: Exchange of food, livestock, technology, and ideas.
Negative: Disease, end of societies, slavery (African and Encomienda),
What is a thesis statement, and where in an essay should it go?
The central idea of an informative or argumentative piece, and it should go at the end of the first paragraph.
Who sings "Underneath the Tree"?
Kelly Clarkson
How many sizes does the Grinch heart grow at the end of the movie ?
3 Sizes
Which former Gentry staff member had side hustles as a streamer and DJ?
Mr. Tanniehill (Mr. T, our tech the past two years)
Draw the symbol that was meant to signal if an attack had happened at Roanoke.
Also, write what was carved into the trees instead.
2. "Croatoan" and "Cro"
What are the three Boolean Operators?
"AND", "OR", "-"
What is the most recorded Christmas song of all time?
Silent Night
What is the large red Christmas flower that originated in Central America and was originally used in medicines and dyes?
Poinsettia
Name any character from Mr. P's fantasy series, "The Outlaws of Onayika" (No looking at the books. Duh...)
Multiple correct answers.
When we discussed the Northwestern tribes, we mentioned one that the French named after a certain fashion accessory. Either give me the name of the tribe OR the accessory for half points. Give me BOTH for full.
"Nez Perce" or "Nose Pierce"
Give me a sentence using second person point of view.
Anything where the audience is addressed as "you".
What synonym is used for family in "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"?
kin
How many total gifts are given by the end of The Twelve Days of Christmas?
364