ELA Review
What is theme?
The lesson or moral from the story- the underlying message about society, or human nature that a story conveys through its plot, characters, and other elements
Where do you put paper assignments when you are done with them?
Turn in bin
What is a step 4?
parents contacted; student placed in buddy room until parents come for a Step 4 conference.
a character in Greek mythology. She was one of the Gorgons and had snakes for hair. Anyone who looked directly at her would turn to stone. Originally, she wasn’t always a monster—stories say she was once a normal woman, but she was transformed. Heroes like Perseus are famous for facing her in myths.
MEDUSA 🐍
What is the capital city of Arizona?
Phoenix
What are connotation and denotation?
Connotation- the way a word feels/ the societal connections a word has
Denotation- the literal definition of the word
the denotation of "house" is simply "a building for human habitation," but its connotation can be neutral or negative. The word "home," however, has the same denotation but a positive connotation that includes feelings of warmth, family, and security.
How many students are allowed in the restroom at a time?
ONE (2 in Ms. A's class- one boy one girl)
True or False: A person can earn points while on Step?
True- as long as a person is doing what is expected they can earn points
What was the name of the prince of Troy who led to the Trojan war by picking Aphrodite as the fairest?
Paris
What ocean is on the west coast of the United States?
The Pacific
What type of writing did we complete last quarter?
Informative.....
Where can you find extra copies of bellwork?
On the front desk in the paper organizer.
What does shadowing mean in the Make your Day system?
shadowing is when you talk or laugh at someone on step
What was the last thing to crawl out of Pandora's box?
Hope
What ocean is on the East coast of the United States?
The Atlantic
What does R.A.C.E stand for?
RESTATE
ANSWER
CITE
EXPLAIN
On what platform/ website do you complete assignments that correspond with our textbook and weekly stories?
StudySync
What is the one school rule?
No person has the right to interfere with the learning, safety, or well-being of others.
A Greek hero and king of Ithaca. He was very clever and brave. He helped the Greeks win the Trojan War by coming up with the idea of the Trojan Horse. After the war, he went on a long, dangerous journey home. On his journey, he faced monsters, gods, and many challenges, but he never gave up on getting back to his family.
Odysseus
What is the largest country in the world by land area?
Russia
What does SHAMPOO stand for?
Hint: Go through the acronym, look around, and WORK AS A GROUP to remember
Simile
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Metaphor
Personification
Oxymoron
Onomatopoeia
How much time do you get daily for bellwork?
5 minutes
What are expectations?
The information teachers give so children can make informed decisions during the lessons about behavior and participation.
What did Persephone eat in the underworld, trapping her forever?
3 pomegranate seeds...
What river is the longest in the United States?
Mississippi River