Literature Terms
Classroom Procedures
All About Ms. M
Books
Classroom Rules
100

What is a metaphor?

A comparison between two things. (Does NOT use "like" or "as")

100

Where are the hall passes located?

Info-Station bulletin board

100

What animal does Ms. M have?

Potbelly pig named Hamlet

100

What is the name of the town the Grinch steals holiday presents and decorations from in the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

Whoville

100

What is the first rule listed on our classroom expectations?

Be respectful.

200

What is a narrator?

The person telling the story

200

What should you do if you need a pencil?

3 Before Me (ask three people around you, then ask Ms. M)

Get pencil from supply drawer on Ms. M's desk.

200

What is Ms. M's favorite band?

Journey

200

In The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, what magical country does the White Witch put a spell on so that it is always winter but never Christmas?

Narnia

200

How many people will be allowed in the Book Nook at one time?

4 (unless it gets too chaotic)

300

What is the term for words that sound like what they mean?

Onomatopoeia

300

Where do you get your make-up work from when you are absent?

The folder on the Info-Station that is labeled by weekday.

300

What is Ms. M's favorite fun book?

Twilight

300

A young boy takes a train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve in what classic 1985 children's book by Chris Van Allsburg? (hint: also an animated movie)

The Polar Express

300

What is the consequence for breaking the classroom expectations on the 3rd offense?

Lunch detention (and contact home)

400

What is the main character in a story called?

Protagonist

400

Where does your backpack go when you come in?

Underneath your chair or hanging on the back of your chair

400

How many siblings does Ms. M have?

1 (sister)

400

Where does the Wizard live in The Wizard of Oz?

The Emerald City

400

What is the 4th rule listed on the classroom expectations? (and Ms. M's pet peeve)

No talking while someone else is talking.

500

Name 3 text structures.

Possible answers: 

Compare/Contrast, Cause/Effect, Problem/Solution, Description, Sequential

500

How long will Ms. M accept late work after it is due?

One week (7 days)

500

What is Ms. M's favorite video game?

Super Mario Bros. (wii version)

500

What is the second book in the Harry Potter series called?

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

500

What is the deduction for turning in late work? (hint: percentage)

25% deduction

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