Science
What is a crater on the moon?
a hole caused by an object hitting the Moon
What does uncomfortably mean?
to not be comfortable, not like the position you are in
prefix: letters before the word - reheat
suffix: letters after the word- careless
What was the Oregon Trail used for?
People migrating to find jobs
What is the start of your paragraph called?
topic sentence
Why do astronauts wear spacesuits on the Moon?
to give them air and to protect them
What does humiliated mean?
embarrassed
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile uses like or as and a metaphor does not
Who was James Marshall?
the first person to find gold at Sutter's Mill
Give 3 examples of transition words used in writing
first
next
last
What helps cause ocean tides?
the moon's gravity
What does inspiration mean?
someone inspired you to do something, made you want to do it too
What is an idiom? Give an example.
words that do not have the exact meaning
ex: piece of cake
What was it called when everyone came to California searching for Gold? When did it happen?
1848, The Gold Rush
What makes something a good sentence?
SWAG
The gravity on the moon is ___________ of the gravity on Earth.
DAILY DOUBLE: 800 points
Hint: If you weigh 60 pounds on Earth, you would weigh 10 pounds on the moon.
1/6
What does accountable mean?
be accountable of your own actions, be in charge of yourself
What are context clues?
You can use synonyms, definitions, antonyms, or more.
Why was there so much gold in California?
tectonic plates shifted, causing the sea floor to sink. the sea floor was under a lot of heat, which melted rock into magma. the magma rose and cooled then eventually creating gold
What do you need to do before you even start writing?
3 finger indent
About how long does it take the moon to orbit the Earth?
200 extra points if you get the EXACT amount.
a month or 27 days
Use hesitated in a sentence.
The girl hesitated to jump in the pool when she saw how deep the water was.
What is dialogue?
Dialogue is used in the story when someone is talking
The American Indians were forced off of their land and many got diseases and died.
What is the name of a writing that has 5 or more paragraphs?
an essay