Vocab
Tsunami Random
Readings
Commas
About Ms. Kot
100

What is the meaning of loathe?

To hate intensely

100

Who was the previous Tsunami ELA teacher?

Ms. Kelly

100

Brightbill, in the story "The Wild Robot" is what kind of animal?

Goose

100

What kind of comma(s) is/are in this sentence?

My sister really wanted to wear her pink, sparkly dress.

Comma to separate adjectives

100

What is Ms. Kot's favorite color?

Pink!

200

What is the meaning of accumulate?

To pile up or collect?

200

What state is Ms. Shissler originally from?

Pennsylvania

200

What are the names of Ally Nickerson's two best friend in the book Fish in a Tree?

Albert and Keisha

200

What kind of comma(s) is/are in this sentence?

For his birthday, Jonah got a new puppy!

Comma with intro phrase

200

What is Ms. Kot's classroom number?

282

300

What is the meaning of scapegoat?

A person who is made to take the blame for someone else

300

What is the official name of the blue, sparkly Tsunami pep rally duck?

Nami :)

300

What where the names of Ally Nickerson's two best friends?

Keisha and Albert

300

What kind of comma(s) is/are in this sentence?

In the morning, my mom makes sure I brush my teeth, eat breakfast, and pack my lunch.

Comma with intro phrase

Comma with items in a series

300

What will Ms. Kot's new last name be?

Wall

400

What is the meaning of penitent?

Regretful; sorry about something

400

What was the name of the book that Ally Nickerson's grandfather read to her?

Alice in Wonderland

400

What kind of comma(s) is/are in this sentence?

Unfortunately, my tired, grumpy sister, Lena, decided that we had to leave Disney and go home.

Comma with intro word

Comma to separate adjectives

Comma with an appositive

400

What are BOTH of Ms. Kot's dogs' names?

Bailey and Winnie

500

What is the meaning of trifle?

Something of little importance

500

What is the FULL name of the woman in the story "Thank You Ma'am"?

Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones

500

 What kind of comma(s) is/are in this sentence?

After getting dismissed, honestly, I did not think that my parents were going to take me to Germany, but they did! Can you believe that, Mark?

Comma with interrupter

Comma with compound sentence

Comma with direct address

500

Where did Ms. Kot go to college?

UMass Dartmouth

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