Grammar 📝
Photo Essay 📸
Valentine's Day ❤️
Valentine's Day History 🏹
Things Ms. G Loves
100
TRUE OR FALSE
This date is written correctly: Mar. 10th, 2024
FALSE
100
Which photo shot: Establishes the scene and context, Helps viewers understand geographic location, Sets the stage for the story
Wide Angle Shot
100
Valentine's Day is the biggest holiday for this giving this type of gift.
Flowers
100
Every year, thousands of people send letters addressed to Italy to the one of the main subjects of this romantic tragedy by Shakespeare.
Juliet
100
Ms. G loves her cat more than anything. He is named after her favorite morning drink: coffee! What is his name? 🐈⬛
- Brew, Brewucifer when he is bad, Brewy Boy when he is eating, Brewsiford when his government name is required
200
TRUE OR FALSE
This title is written correctly: “To the Lighthouse”
TRUE
200
Which photo shot: Introduces characters, Shows personality, and Captures relationships
Medium Shot
200
These states officially became US states on Valentine's Day. One in 1859 and the other in 1912.
Oregon and Arizona
200
During the Middle Ages, it was a common belief that the February 14th marked the beginning of this animal types mating season.
Birds (That's where love birds come from!!)
200
Ms. G loves teaching. The first year she taught in 2015, she was at an elementary school. What grade did she teach?
2nd Grade in East St. Louis, Missouri
300
Captions are always written in three sentences. The first sentence is in ______ tense, the second is in _____ tense, and the last is a quote.
Present, Past
300
What three photographs are needed for a complete photo essay?
Wide/Medium/Close Up
300
Consumers buy over this many pounds of chocolate and candy for Valentine's Day
Hint: (_ _ million)
58 Million
300
One of the first Valentine's Day cards ever written was during the 15th century by the Duke of Orleans from what location? (library, school, market...)
Prison! As a prisoner for more than 20 years, he would never see his valentine’s reaction to the poem he wrote.
300
Ms. G loves her brother. What Texas university does he attend?
Texas Tech! He is in med school right now. 🩺
400
TRUE OR FALSE
This sentence is written correctly: I texted my friend the address and said, "We're at 11223 Cedar Park Road."
FALSE
400
What step in the photo essay involves: narrowing your focus and finding the "money shot"
Step 1: Theme
400
How many states in the US have cities with a town named "Valentine"
Four! Arizona, Nebraska, Texas, and Virginia.
400
During the Middle Ages, men would sew the names of women who they were coupled with. After choosing their woman, they wore her name where?
They wrote their other half's name on their sleeves to show their bond. This is where the term "wear your heart on your sleeve" originated!
400
Ms. G loves being a Wildcat! In 2015, the very first school she was hired at, she was also a wildcat. But almost 10 years before that, in 2006, she was a wildcat at heart because she was obsessed with Disney Channel movie that involved East High Wildcats:
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
500
In English class, when you cite something you use MLA format. In Journalism class, when we do it is called what?
AP Style
500
What type of shot: Summarizes the entire story, Shows essential elements, Captures growth or change and Ties narrative together
Signature Shot
500
In this Asian country, Valentine's Day is the most common wedding anniversary.
Philippines
500
The Valentine’s Day tradition of giving a box of candy was started by Richard ______ , who started a British chocolate manufacturing family that is still popular today.
Cadbury
500
Besides the Jonas Brothers, Ms. G loves her celebrity crushes. For 100 points each, who are her top 5? Here are the hints:
5. A shortstop who played for the Atlanta Braves who now plays for the Chicago Cubs
4. Rory Gilmore dated Dean, _____, and Logan
3. Some people know him as the Smallville Superman or the Cheaper by the Dozen's Charlie Baker.
2. Poor guy was a meme and Peeta
1. Star of Hot Rod and Lonely Island music group member
