Hatchet & The River
Brian's last name
What is Robeson?
The type of writing that informs the reader of something. EX: Christmas tree essays were an example of this.
What is informative or expository writing?
When I went to the movie theater, I _____ Aladdin. (seen vs. saw)
What is saw?
Spelling Trivia 1
What is creatures?
The city in which Mrs. G lives.
What is Findlay?
Three animals Brian was attacked by in Hatchet and/or The River (NOT in the movie, i.e. bear)
What is a porcupine, moose, skunk, mosquitoes?
This type of writing poses an argument to the reader, or attempts to persuade them to agree with his or her viewpoint.
What is argumentative or persuasive writing?
The driver delivered my Amazon packages quickly. In this sentence, "quickly" serves as which part of speech?
What is an adverb?
Spelling Trivia 2
Mrs. G has this many animals at home.
What is zero?
Two items Brian ate while stranded in the wilderness
What are grub worms, berries, fish, foolbirds, turtle eggs, rabbits?
What is a thesis statement?
A homophone is ________.
What is a word that sounds the same, but has a different meaning?
Spelling Trivia 3
What is Gehret?
Mrs. G's favorite animal (hint: it lives in the ocean).
What is a stingray or manta ray?
One word that can be used to describe Brian during his encounter and escape from the moose
What is brave, courageous, determined?
This type of writing tells a story.
What is narrative writing?
The correctly written sentence is:
A.) Laurie said "I'm so glad your home!"
B.) Laurie said, "I'm so glad you're home!"
C.) Laurie said, "I'm so glad you're home"!
What is B?
Spelling Trivia 3
What is excited?
Mrs. G has taught for this many years.
What is four?
After Brian was rescued, this is one thing he enjoyed doing for his mother every day.
What is cooking?
The two main differences between informative and argumentative writing (in terms of the outline).
What is a call to action and a counter-argument?
A.) Are
B.) Is
What is A., are?
Spelling Trivia 4
What is definitely?
If Mrs. G wasn't a teacher, she would have wanted to go to school to be this.
What is a neonatal nurse? (nurse for babies)