Reading Comprehension
In "The Intersection," what year was the third letter written?
2000
Judges in a court are sometimes called _________.
Justices
What is the adjective form of "produce?"
Produced
Fill in the blank with correct present perfect grammar:
We _________ to Korea three times.
We have been to Korea three times.
What is a synonym for "fun?"
Enjoyable, interesting, entertaining, etc...
Why dose Ruby Bridge's mother want her to attend the all white school?
Because she can get the best education possible.
What is the central idea of a book, movie, or essay called?
Theme
What is the noun form of "create?"
Creation
Rewrite this sentence with proper apostrophe use:
Sams parents apartment is Bostons highest building.
Sam's parents' apartment is Boston's highest building.
What is the name of the organization that works to help black people in America?
NAACP
What technique are scientists using to change the food supply?
Genetic engineering
What is the definition of "regulation?"
An official rule or order
Rewrite this sentence with proper capitalization:
My friends sally and marge went to dr. goldberg in new york city because they were both sick.
My friends Sally and Marge went to Dr. Goldberg in New York City because they were both sick.
Fill in the blank correctly with either "could," "should," or "must."
"I think all students ______ get only 1 hour of homework every day."
"I think all students should get only 1 hour of homework every day."
Why is Jason Winthrop writing a letter to the editor in "The Intersection?"
Because the carriages go too fast.
Why does James Baldwin say the tenements in Harlem should be rebuilt?
Because they are dangerous
How are hybrid cars different from regular cars?
They use both fossil fuels and electricity.
Write three synonyms for "smart."
Example:
Brilliant, genius, clever, erudite, brainy, etc...
Write two sentences using the future tense with "will" or "won't."
Example:
I will go to school tomorrow.
She won't celebrate Chinese New Year in September.
What is the definition of foreshadowing?
A hint or clue of what will happen later in the story.
What did the U.S. Supreme Court declare illegal in 1954
Segregated schools
Give an example of a conflict.
Example:
Kate and Flora get in an argument because Kate stole Flora's car.
Write four words each with a different way of spelling the "/e/" sound.
Example:
Free, tea, happy, she
Write three sentences, one with "and," one with "but," and one with "or."
Example:
John and Flora and Kate are all good students.
Grade 8 is smart but Grade 7 is smarter.
Teacher Alex will visit North Korea or South Korea.
Pick someone to sing any song by Aretha Franklin with you for 15 seconds.
SING!!!!