Grammar
What are the four different types of nouns?
person, place, thing, idea
What crime is Steve on trial for in "Monster?"
Murder
What is the very first sentence you should write for an essay?
Hook
What is Ms. Porter's favorite book series?
Percy Jackson
What is the largest mammal on Earth?
Blue Whale
What is the correct contraction for "they will"
they'll
What/Who causes the black out in "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street?"
Aliens
What two things must be included when using a direct quote as evidence?
quotation marks and citation (page #, paragraph #, author's name, or website name)
What musical instrument(s) does Ms. Porter play?
In basketball, how many players from each team are on the court at the same time?
A) Three
B) Five
C) Seven
D) Ten
B) Five
What are the two different types of clauses?
independent and dependent
Describe what the lottery in "The Lottery" is? (How does it begin/end, who does it involve)
A village's annual ritual which ends in one villager being chosen and stoned to death.
How do you indicate the beginning of a new paragraph?
indent (alternative answer: transition word/phrase)
What is the name of Ms. Porter's cat?
Jinx
How many stars are in our solar system?
Just one: the sun!
What does each letter in the acronym, FANBOYS, stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
What is the name of the woman who was chosen in "The Lottery?"
Tessie
What is a thesis?
The central claim of the essay appearing at the end of the introduction paragraph.
Where is Ms. Porter moving to?
Wisconsin
What boy band is Harry Styles formerly a member of?
One Direction
What are the two ways to create a compound sentence?
1. Join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction.
2. Join two independent clauses with a semicolon.
What was one thing shared by all three stories: "Monster," "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street," and "The Lottery?"
Component of murder; involving themes of who/what is the "monster" of the story
What is the counterclaim in an argumentative essay?
A claim that opposes the main argument (the acknowledgement of the "other side")
What junior high did Ms. Porter attend?
Fremont Junior High
Which of the following is the top most grossing film? (made the most money in box offices)
A) Titanic
B) Sider-Man: No Way Home
C) Avatar
D) Frozen
C) Avatar