Survivor: Middle School Edition
You forgot your homework at home. What’s the best way to handle it?
Tell the teacher honestly and ask if you can bring it tomorrow.
You wrote: “Their going to the park later.” What’s the mix-up here?
You are confusing "their" with "they're".
I’m a Greek mythological hero known for my strength, and my twelve labors were no joke. Who am I?
Hercules
A shrimp’s heart is located in this part of its body.
The head.
A girl moves to a new town, bites into a poisoned apple, and still ends up as royalty.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.
Your friend is talking during independent work time and trying to distract you. What should you do to “survive”?
Politely ask them to stop or move to another seat.
What part of speech is the word "quickly" in the sentence: "She ran quickly to the door"?
An adverb.
I’m a nocturnal mammal that flies but I’m not a bird. I help control insect populations at night. Who am I?
This animal can hold its breath longer than a dolphin—hint: it’s very lazy.
A boy lives under a staircase, turns 11, and suddenly he’s fighting evil wizards.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
You have a group project and one partner isn’t doing any work. What’s your next move?
Talk to them first, then let the teacher know if it continues.
"We was going to the movies but got lost." What’s wrong with the sentence?
"We were going to the movies but got lost"
I’m a girl from a dystopian world who volunteered as tribute to save my sister. I shoot arrows and became the Mockingjay. Who am I?
Katniss Everdeen
Your nose and these body parts never stop growing.
Your ears.
Four siblings walk into a wardrobe and accidentally become kings and queens.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
You didn’t study for the quiz and you're tempted to peek at your neighbor’s paper. What’s the best strategy for survival?
Do your best, accept the grade, and learn from it!
Identify the part of speech: The "colorful" bird flew across the sky.
An adjective.
I’m a famous scientist who developed the theory of gravity after an apple supposedly fell on my head. Who am I?
Isaac Newton
This fruit floats because it’s 25% air.
Apple
A pig learns he’s “Some Pig” thanks to a very talented spider.
Charlette's Web
Someone is spreading a rumor about you. What do you do to keep your peace?
Stay calm, talk to a trusted adult, and avoid fueling the drama.
Fix this run-on sentence: "I love pizza it is my favorite food."
"I love pizza, and it is my favorite food" or "I love pizza. It is my favorite food"
I voiced a chameleon in Rango, played a pirate who loves eyeliner, and once starred as a candy-making recluse. Who am I?
Johnny Depp
The banana plant is technically a berry and a what?
An Herb
A demigod thinks he’s just a regular teen... until monsters start showing up at school.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief