Signposts
Finding Courage
Script writing
The Hero's Journey
Bud, Not Buddy
General ELA
MS 217
All about your favorite teacher
100

What signpost goes with this anchor question:

Why might the author bring this up again and again?

Again and Again

100

What is the main characters name in the Breadwinner and what country does she live in?

Parvana, Afghanistan

100

What is it called in a script when the characters are talking?

Dialogue

100

How many stages is the hero's journey?

12

100

What year/era does this book take place ?

1930s/ great depression

100

What are the four main types of conflict?

person vs...self/nature/person/society
100

What musical did the school put on this year?

Wonka Jr.

100

What color are Mr.Mike's Nikes?

Blue

200

Which signpost:

The character realizes something that changes their actions, understanding of themselves and/or others, or the world around them.

Aha moment

200

What short story did we read about a girl protecting her familes shop from evil spirits?

Vanquishing the Hungry Chinese Zombie

200

What should be fully described in an action paragraph when starting a scene?

Setting and Characters

200

What is the first stage of the hero's journey?

Ordinary World

200

Who is Bud's friend in foster care?

Jerry

200


____ over ____ using _____ phone.


Use there/they're/their properly

They're/there/their

200

What persons name is included in our middle school title? JHS 217...

Robert Van Wyck

200

What US president is Mr.Mikes dog named after?

Lincoln

300

“I remembered…”

“The memory came flooding back…”

“It reminded me of…”

These lines in a book might signify which signpost?

Memory Moments

300

Life Doesn't Frighten Me was written by:

a. Mary Angelou

b. Maya Angelou

c. Angel Marylou

d. Angel Mayalou

B.

300

Where are parentheticals placed in a script?

After the characters name before dialogue

300

What hero's journey stage is similar to a signpost?

Meeting the mentor

300

What is Bud's prized possession?

His Suitcase

300

In poetry, the voice that is delivering the poem's message, not necessarily the poet themselves is known as?

Speaker

300

Who is the old principal and who is the new?

Mr. Burns/Mrs.Teutschman

300

What is Mr.Mike's sons name?

Ozzy

400

A character is confused or doubts him/herself.  He or she asks a question . . . which may not be answered right away!

Tough Questions

400

My New American Life was a story about a young person moving from Mexico City to NYC. What was the name of the main character? 

Hint - we have a student in our class with this name

Carlos

400

What tense should action paragraphs be written in?

Present tense

400

Name the hero, mentor, one ally, and the enemy in the film we studied.

Luke Skywalker, Obi Wan kenobi, Han Solo (R2D2, C3PO, Chewy, princess leia), Darth Vader

400

Who does Bud think his father is?

A jazz man he sees on a flyer

400

What is TONE?

What is MOOD?

Authors feeling on what they're writing

Readers feeling on what they're reading

400

Birds of prey known for their keen eyesight and powerful talons, primarily hunting small animals

HAWKS!

400

What does Mr.Mike's tattoo signify? 

Double Points if you can translate it.

Sons BDay


6.11.2024

500

Name the 6 signposts.

Words of the wiser, contrasts and contradictions, memory moments, tough questions, aha moments, again and again.
500

From 'Wired for Fear' lesson -Which is NOT a summary? Why?:

a. The local park recently underwent significant renovations, including new playground equipment, a walking path, and a picnic area. The changes have made the park more accessible and enjoyable for families and fitness enthusiasts alike. I believe the renovations are a great improvement, as they provide a safe and welcoming environment for community activities and encourage healthier lifestyles. 

b. The local park was renovated with several updates, including new playground equipment, a walking path, and a picnic area. These changes have made the park more accessible and have provided additional amenities for families and individuals who use the park for various activities.

A. Because It contains opinions

500

What Teen comedy did Tina Fey write that we read a scene from?

Mean Girls

500

What is the full name of the film we studied for the hero's journey?

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

500

What is one of bud's rules he makes up to survive?

Bonus Double Points: Name ours in 606

Keep you lie simple./give the adults something they think can hurt you by taking it away


1. If no GoGuardian is on, you can play games

2. Don't put things off

3. Don't be scared to ask for help

500

What Japanese poem did we study in Marking period 3?


Bonus double points: How many total syllables are in a haiku?

Haiku.

17

500

What color is the tile in the 1st floor hallway?

Green

500

Where was Mr.Mike born and raised?

Florida

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