Word Detective
Excerpt:
“The teacher asked the students to elucidate their ideas during the group discussion.”
Question: What does the word elucidate mean in this context?
A) To confuse.
B) To clarify.
C) To ignore.
D) To summarize.
Correct Answer: B) To clarify.
Excerpt from "Fish Cheeks" by Amy Tan:
“For Christmas I prayed for this blond-haired boy, Robert, and a slim new American nose.”
Final Jeopardy Question: Which of the following best represents a theme from this excerpt?
A) The struggle to fit in and embrace one’s identity.
B) The excitement of trying new foods.
C) The joy of celebrating Christmas with friends.
D) The desire to travel the world.
Correct Answer: A) The struggle to fit in and embrace one’s identity
Excerpt from "Fish Cheeks":
"I watched my friends laughing and enjoying the meal, while I felt out of place."
Question: What can you infer about the narrator's feelings in this situation?
A) She's content with her cultural identity.
B) She feels proud to be different.
C) She feels embarrassed and self-conscious.
D) She is unaware of her differences.
Correct Answer: C) She feels embarrassed and self-conscious
Excerpt from "Fish Cheeks":
"My mother insisted on cooking traditional dishes, even though I longed for familiar American food."
Question: What evidence from the text supports the idea that the narrator feels conflicted about her cultural identity?
Answer: The narrator longs for familiar American food despite her mother cooking traditional dishes.
Where is Mr.Sanders from?
A. Ohio
B. Dallas
C. The Bronx NY
D. Detroit
A. Detroit
Excerpt:
“The atmosphere in the room was tense as the students awaited their test results.”
Question: What does the word tense mean in this context?
A) Relaxed and calm.
B) Filled with excitement.
C) Stressed and uneasy.
D) Confident and assured.
C) Stressed and uneasy.
Title from "Into the Rapids": "The Rapids Ahead"
Question: Based on the title, what do you predict will happen in this chapter?
Answer: The characters will encounter fast-flowing water or face a challenging situation.
Excerpt from "Into the Rapids":
"Despite the danger, she couldn't ignore the call of the wild, pulling her towards the unknown."
Question: What does the author imply about the character's motivations?
A) The character wants to turn back and avoid danger.
B) The character is curious and craves adventure.
C) The character is hesitant and scared.
D) The character is reckless and irresponsible.
Correct Answer: B) The character is curious and craves adventure.
"Every time he smiled, it felt like a mask hiding his true feelings."
Question: How does this sentence show that the character is hiding his true emotions?
Answer: The smile is described as a mask, implying it's a facade that conceals his real feelings.
Who is the Director at Ascend Middle?
A) Mr.O
B) Mr. Jackson
C) Dean Corbett
D) Ms.McGee
B) Mr. Jackson
“Despite the vague instructions, the students managed to complete the assignment.”
Question: What does the word vague mean in this context?
A) Clear and detailed.
B) Uncertain and unclear.
C) Complicated and confusing.
D) Simple and straightforward.
Correct Answer: B) Uncertain and unclear.
Excerpt from "Chameleon":
"He watched the others with a mixture of admiration and envy, unsure of how to fit in."
Question: What can you infer about the main character's feelings from this sentence?
Answer: The main character feels both admiration and jealousy, and is struggling to fit in.
Excerpt from "Chameleon":
"He tried to change his appearance to blend in, but he felt like he was losing himself."
Question: What can you infer about the character's internal conflict?
Answer: The character struggles with fitting in while maintaining his true identity.
Excerpt from "Into the Rapids":
"They set out early in the morning, their hearts filled with excitement and fear as they approached the roaring river."
Question: What text evidence supports the theme of courage in this sentence?
*A) They feel fear but are willing to face the challenge anyway.
B) They are excited to see the river and want to go swimming.
C) They are nervous and decide to turn back.
D) They are unsure if they should proceed with their journey.
Correct Answer: A) They feel fear but are willing to face the challenge anyway.
What is the method you use to annotate text, when you get them the first time?
What is the meaning of 'ambiguity' as used in this sentence?
When Mr.Sanders asked the class where are they from. Brenda hesitated in and said "Uhhhh...Ohio?". There was "ambiguity" in her answer, like she was too confident in what she had just said.
Answer: Uncertainty
Excerpt from "Fish Cheeks":
"The aroma of traditional Chinese dishes filled the room, contrasting with the familiar smells of American food."
Question: Using text features like sensory details, what might the author be setting up for later in the story?
Answer: The author might be setting up a cultural conflict or a moment of self-acceptance regarding cultural heritage.
Excerpt from "Fish Cheeks":
"I realized that embracing my heritage was important, even if it made me feel different."
Question: What can you infer about the narrator's growth by this point in the story?
Answer: The narrator is beginning to accept and value her cultural background despite initial feelings of embarrassment.
Excerpt from "Fish Cheeks":
"After the dinner, I felt a sense of pride for my family's traditions despite my embarrassment."
Question: What evidence shows the narrator’s growing appreciation for her heritage?
*A) She feels proud of her family’s traditions even though she was embarrassed earlier.
B) She is still embarrassed by her family’s traditions.
C) She doesn't care about her cultural background.
D) She only likes American traditions and doesn't value her heritage.
Correct Answer: A) She feels proud of her family’s traditions even though she was embarrassed earlier.
Who is Mr. Sanders favorite superhero?
A) Superman
B) Black Panther
C) Frozone
D) Spider-man
D) Spider-man
In the passage, the word 'futile' appears. Using the sentence around it, what does 'futile' mean?
I was so bored in Mr.Sanders class I wanted to scream! But yelling would be 'futile', as there was no way out of this class.
Answer: Useless or pointless.
Excerpt from "Into the Rapids":
"The storm clouds gathered, and the river's roar grew louder, signaling the impending challenge."
Question: How do the text features in this excerpt help confirm your prediction about the next chapter?
Answer: The description of storm clouds and the roaring river indicate that the characters are about to face a significant challenge or obstacle.
Excerpt from "Chameleon":
"He watched the others with a mixture of admiration and envy, unsure of how to fit in."
Question: What does the character's reaction to others suggest about his self-esteem?
Answer: The character likely has low self-esteem and feels inadequate compared to his peers.
Excerpt from "Chameleon":
"Initially reserved, he begins to open up as he spends more time with his new friends."
Question: How does the character's change in behavior demonstrate his personal growth?
A) His decision to open up shows he feels more confident and comfortable with his friends.
B) He becomes more distant from his new friends.
C) He decides he doesn’t want to spend time with his new friends.
D) He remains reserved and never really opens up to anyone.
A) His decision to open up shows he feels more confident and comfortable with his friends.
When is the Unit 1 Test? And which day do take the ECR?
Tomorrow and Thursday. You take the ECR on Thursday