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This famous Harlem Renaissance author, poet, and activist wrote this week's short story, "Thank You, Ma'am".
Who is Langston Hughes?
This element becomes playful in “Lou” during the fast-paced chase scenes, then becomes heartwarming when J.J. helps the other kids at the end. (HINT: T)
What is tone?
Correct, Fragment, or Run-on Sentence
Before the bell rang for lunch.
What is a fragment?
Fix the sentence fragment:
Before school started
Answers will vary. Ms. J will determine correct or incorrect.
This NFL player became widely discussed in pop culture due to his high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift.
Who is Travis Kelce?
The title of this week's Pixar short is also the name of the Lost n' Found character featured in the short film.
What is Lou?
This is shown when Mrs. Jones openly describes herself as someone who has “done things too,” specifically telling the audience something about herself. (HINT: DC)
What is Direct Characterization?
Correct, Fragment, or Run-on Sentence
The car skidded on the wet road, but the driver stayed calm.
What is correct?
Fix the run-on
Langston hughes has written countless famous poems and short stories he passed away in 1967
What is
Langston Hughes has written countless famous poems and short stories. He passed away in 1967.
This 1990s hit by 4 Non Blondes recently went viral again after a remix spread on TikTok, leading to a surge in streams for the band.
What is What's Up?
This character in Thank You, Ma'am tries to steal a purse but ends up learning a lesson in kindness.
Who is Roger?
This structure appears in “Lou” when J.J. steals toys from kids, which immediately leads Lou to chase him around the playground.
What is cause and effect?
Correct, Fragment, or Run-on Sentence
We waited in line it felt like forever.
What is a run-on?
Answers will vary. Ms. J will determine correct or incorrect.
This Marvel concept allows multiple versions of the same hero—such as different Spider-Men—to appear in one storyline.
What is the Multiverse?
This element shows who a character is through actions or choices, like when Roger decides not to run away even though the door is open. (HINT: C)
What is CHARACTERIZATION?
This is demonstrated in “Lou” when J.J. slowly returns each stolen item, showing his growth through his actions instead of through narration. (HINT: IC)
What is Indirect Characterization?
Correct, Fragment, or Run-On
Trying to finish the assignment before the deadline.
What is a fragment?
Fix the mistakes in this sentence:
mrs jones cooked dinner she talked to roger about his choices
What is
Mrs. Jones cooked dinner while she talked to Roger about his choices.
Answers may vary
This Stranger Things character has telekinetic powers, escaped from a lab, and becomes the emotional core of the show as she protects her friends.
Who is Eleven?
This element helps the audience feel the change in mood, like the heartwarming tone at the end of “Lou” when J.J. helps others play. (HINT: T)
What is tone?
This is the use of words or techniques to persuade or influence an audience. (HINT: R)
What is rhetoric?
Correct, Run-on, or Fragment
The wind howled outside, the trees swayed wildly.
What is a run-on (specifically a comma splice!)?
Fix the mistakes
the kids was happy when j.j give back they stuff
The kids were happy when JJ gave them back their stuff.
Answers may vary.
The U.S. military’s second strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean has triggered international outrage and has Congress looking into whether Pete Hegsetch committed this type of crime.
What is a war crime?