ELA
What is the term for a lesson or message about life that an author communicates through a story?
Theme
What country do both Nya and Salva live in?
Sudan (now South Sudan for their home regions).
What breed is Nina?
Pitbull and Chiwawa
What is G's favorite team
Celtics
What is Ms. Joys favorite food
French fries
Question: What is the difference between a topic and a theme?
A topic is what a story is about; a theme is a complete statement about what the story teaches us.
What is Nya's main responsibility for her family?
Walking long distances to collect water. and taking care of Akeer.
How old is Nina?
13
What desert is Mr. Clements favorite treat?
Cookies
What animal is Ms. Joy obsessed with (other than Nina)?
Pandas
What are the three main word parts we can use to figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word?
Prefix, root, and suffix.
What causes Salva to flee his village and become separated from his family?
Fighting during the civil war reaches his school.
What is Ninas favorite food?
Anything that drops on the floor
What book is Ms. Ciarra reading now?
Haiku -Manga book
What is Ms. Joys favorite color?
Purple
What is the difference between point of view and perspective?
Point of view is who tells the story; perspective is how a character thinks or feels about something.
Why is Uncle Jewiir important to Salva's journey?
He protects, guides, and encourages Salva to keep going.
how much does she weigh
22
What shoes does Mrs. Ellis wear all the time?
White Converse
What is Ms. Joys most use catchphrase?
Stop with the side conversations
or
Ill wait
In a CER paragraph, what do the letters C, E, and R stand for?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning.
What is one theme that connects both Nya's and Salva's stories?
Perseverance helps people overcome challenges.
Where is her favorite place to sleep
Bean Bag
What is Mr. G's Birthday
The same as Ms. Joy October 8
Name 3 countries Ms. Joy has traveled to