My Name is Yoon
Who is the main character in My Name is Yoon?
Yoon
Who is the story Eleven about?
Rachel
During what season is the sun highest in the sky?
Summer
You can drink water anytime if you bring your own ________.
water bottle
What is Veteran's Day?
A day when Americans honor veterans
What country is the main character in My Name is Yoon from?
Korea
How old is the main character in this story?
Eleven
If it is 7:30am in the morning and the sun is not up yet, what season is it?
Winter
True or False: Mrs. Garrett and Ms. G have the same rules.
TRUE
How many U.S. veterans are women (approximately)
Nearly 2 million U.S. veterans are women
In the book My Name is Yoon why does Yoon prefer the Korean version of her name?
She prefers her name in Korean because she says it looks "happy"
The symbols "dance together"
True or False: Rachel's teacher apologizes to her for thinking it was her sweater.
False
True or False: The Earth's axis is straight up and down
False-The Earth's axis leans towards one side
Who should be talking when the teacher is talking?
No one. Everyone should be listening to the teacher.
True or False: A dog can be a veteran
TRUE! Dogs began serving in the U.S. armed forces in the 1940s. Today they continue to assist soldiers. Military dogs patrol, or guard, areas and sniff out bombs and traps.
Yoon is asked to write her name in English. Instead, she writes other words. Provide 2 of the words she writes instead.
Bird
Cupcake
True or False: The red sweater belonged to Rachel
False
What is the shortest day of the year called?
Winter Solstice
If I need to get something out of my backpack during class I will be charged $_______.
50 Cougar Cash Dollars
What is a veteran?
A veteran is a person who has served in the U.S. armed forces
What does Yoon's name mean?
Shining Wisdom
Define assertive-
confident in behavior or style
Why are the seasons opposite in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
As the earth revolves around the sun, the earth’s axis tilts toward the sun when it is summer in a Hemisphere. It tilts away from the sun when it is winter in the Hemisphere.
When the top half of the earth leans away from the sun, the lower half of the earth leans towards the sun.
True or False: Everyone is responsible for having a silent reading book at their desk at all times.
True
What month is Veteran's Day in?
November