The Giver
What is the name of the job Jonas is given?
Receiver of Memory
What do you call two words that have the same meaning?
Synonyms
What is first person point of view?
When a story is written from the author's perspective
Which Ascend teacher is from Milwaukee?
Mrs. P
What is ONE of Ms. Monger's favorite animals?
Elephant or Sheep or Cat
What is the name of Jonas' friend? (the one who becomes Assistant Director of Recreation)
Asher
What do you call two words that have opposite meanings?
Antonyms
What is a similie?
Out of all the books we read in 6th grade, which is Ms. Monger's favorite?
The Giver
What type of fish doesn't have a brain?
Jellyfish
What job does Jonas' father have?
Nurturer
What is the word for a community or world that is completely perfect and ideal?
Utopia
What three things need to be included in argumentative writing?
Claim, Evidence, Response
What sports are normally offered at Uplift Ascend?
Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, and Flag Football
What is the largest animal on earth?
Blue Whale (will also accept whale)
What job is Fiona assigned?
Caretaker of the Old
What tool (or book) would you use to find synonyms and antonyms for a word?
Thesaurus
What is a hyperbole?
An extreme exaggeration
Name ALL THREE people on our Admin team: The Academic director and both deans.
Mrs. King
Ms. Fondren
Mr. Mcgbemena
What's the difference between a vegetarian and a vegan?
Vegetarians eat animal products (cheese, milk, and eggs) and vegans do not
What is the most surprising and strange community rule that Jonas is now allowed to break in his new job?
He is allowed to lie
Define the word "Apprehensive"
To be nervous or fearful about an upcoming event
What is third person omniscient point of view?
When a story is written from the perspective of the author (who is NOT a character in the book) and the author knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
Which current 6th grade teachers also worked at Uplift Ascend last year?
Coach Perkins, Mrs. P, Ms. Parks, Mr. Berry, Mr. Parades, Ms. Monger
What's the most popular pet in the United States?
Dog