Writing Trivia
What is a literary essay? Give an explanation.
A literary essay is an essay about a book that gives a thesis statement about the book.
What United States region do we live in?
Midwest
Which colony/colonies did not attend the First Continental Congress?
Georgia
Which 2 countries fought against each other in the Revolutionary War?
England and the United States (or the 13 colonies)
How old is Owen and how old is Oliver?
5 years old and 2 years old
"Finally" is an example of a __________ word.
transition
Name 3 types of landforms.
Answers Vary
What is the official name of "The Intolerable Acts"?
The Coercive Acts
Name 5 important causes of the Revolutionary War.
Answers vary
What city did Mrs. Statz teach in before moving to Burlington?
Chicago
Explain the difference between a literary essay and a comparative literary essay.
A literary essay is an essay with a thesis about one story and a comparative literary essay compares an aspect of two books with a thesis and reasons.
What are the names of the 7 continents?
North America
South America
Africa
Asia
Australia
Europe
Antarctica
Who famously said "Taxation without representation is tyranny"?
James Otis
Define "parliament"
The government in England.
What musical did Mrs. Statz and Mr. Koppa perform in together at BHS?
*50 bonus points if you know which characters they were!
High School Musical
*Troy and Gabriella
What do the letters FANBOYS stand for?
FOR
AND
NOR
BUT
OR
YET
SO
Name all of the regions of the United States.
Midwest
Northeast
Southeast
Southwest
West
Which event came first the Sugar Act or the Stamp Act?
The Sugar Act
How many people died and how many were injured in the Boston Massacre?
5 deaths
6 injuries
What school is Mrs. Statz teaching at next year?
Dyer
Write a hook for a paragraph or essay about the Boston Massacre.
Answers will vary.
Where is the source of the Mississippi River located?
Minnesota (extra 50 points if the team says Lake Itasca)
Explain the purpose of the First Continental Congress.
Mrs. Statz will judge your answer :)
What was the name of the first death in the Boston Massacre?
Crispus Attucks
What exciting thing is happening to Mrs. Statz this fall??
SHE'S HAVING A BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!