Achilles & The Trojan War
Where was Achilles weakspot?
His heel
What does the term "Luna" mean in Hawaiian?
Above
How many Olympic Medals does Katie Ledecky have?
10
In your own words, define the term "claim"
A stance taken on a topic that goes at the end of the introductory paragraph
How many sections are there in the ELA SBA?
2 (CAT & PT)
Which of the following words best describes the actions of Achilles mentioned in the article?
a. Chivalrous
b. Merciless
c. Wise
d. Generous
b. Merciless
What form of activism is Honolulu businessman Keith Amemiya demonstrating in the article?
Fundraising for students and coaches that have been displaced by the wildfires.
After the 2024 Paris Olympics, how many Olympic Games will Ledecky have competed in?
4
What goes between the hook and claim of your introductory paragraph?
Background Information
Where is the time and location of this year's 8th grade promotion ceremony?
Calling something an "Achilles heel" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Allusion
List a detail from the text that would NOT belong in a summary
What event did Ledecky cite as a time when she had to learn to adapt and persevere in the face of uncertainty?
The postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
For every piece of evidence you have in a paragraph, you should have at least _____ pieces of "reasoning" to introduce and explain it.
Who is the grade level mentor for 8th grade?
Mr. McAdams
In your own words, describe the author's purpose for writing this article.
To inform readers about the story of Achilles
Find the piece of (cited) direct evidence from the text that best supports this claim:
Having a football season would bring the Lahaina community together in a difficult time.
“If they somehow could have a football season, it would serve as an inspiration and a rallying point for the entire community" (Kelleher 3)
What would an in-text citation for this article look like?
(Summers et al.)
"Quote" (Last #).
What is the name of the WMS principal?
Brenda Vierra Chun
In your own words, state the central idea of the article.
Achilles was a mythological Greek hero who was unbeatable in battle, but perished from his one fatal weakness.
In what way do the events mentioned in the article demonstrate "the indomitable human spirit?"
Paraphrase at least one piece of evidence in your response with an MLA citation.
Answers will vary
In your own words, describe the author's purpose for conducting and publishing this interview
To inform their audience of the accomplishments and mindset of olympic athlete Katie Ledecky.
What do you do after introducing a counterclaim in an essay?
Spend the remainder of the paragraph (Body 3) explaining why the counterclaim is NOT correct.
How many public schools are in the state of Hawaii?
295