Grammar
Used to describe nouns, this type of word is often confused with adverbs.
Adjectives
This story was the first we read in Mr. Kuhl's class. It follows the journey of a daughter who discovers the secret past of her father from Haiti.
The Book of the Dead
This informative article provides a balanced view of how selfie taking has both positive and negative consequences for teens and adults
How Do you View Your Self(ie)
adverb: as a result of a sudden impulse and without premeditation.
Spontaneously
Two famous Firestone graduates formed this band in the early 2000s. They are famous for their blues roots and their smash hit "Gold on the Ceiling"
The Black Keys
Examples of this type of noun are always capitalized and include: Barrack Obama, Mr. Kuhl, The United States of America, and Green Eggs and Ham.
Proper Nouns
This short story is one of Shirley Jackson's most famous narratives. It is about an annual ritual held by a small village to draw pieces of paper for a ritualistic sacrifice.
The Lottery
This short poem is told from the perspective of a mirror
Mirror by Sylvia Plath
Adverb: used to denote a paradoxical, unexpected, or coincidental situation.
Ironically
Mr. Kuhl's favorite book
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
Often used in introductions to new people, this part of speech replaces a specific noun called the antecedent. Examples include: he/him, her/hers, they/theirs.
Pronouns
This court case determined that burning the American flag is legal and protected under the First Amendment
Texas V. Johnson
This type of essay advocates for a specific claim and uses evidence to support that claim.
Argumentative Essay
destroy completely; put an end to.
Starts with E and ends with E
Eradicate
This black cat can be found at Mr. Kuhl's cat and her name is Spanish for "Corn"
Maize
This is one of the two essential parts of a sentence. It shows action.
The Predicate
This editorial written for the Chicago Tribune provides a supporting opinion for the supreme courts decision in the Texas V. Johnson case.
American Flag Stands for Tolerance
An author's main argument or what they would like to convince the reader.
Claim / Thesis
Verb:
hold the attention of (someone) to the exclusion of all else or so as to transfix them.
mesmerize
Home of the Golden Flashes, this university is the site of the infamous "May Fourth" tragedy.
Kent State
This type of pronoun gives intensity to its antecedent and always ends in "Self" or "Selves"
Intensive Pronouns
a universal idea, lesson, or message explored throughout a work of literature
Theme
The use of sources, facts, statistics, expert opinions, and quotes to support one's claim.
Evidence
Verb:
look thoughtfully for a long time at.
Starts with C
contemplate
Mr. Kuhl begrudgingly agreed to have this animal in his house as a pet, despite the creature's terrifying claws.
A Scorpion.