Figurative Language
A dialogue is an exchange of words. A monologue is a long speech given by one actor. The prologue is the introduction that comes before the main story. To apologize is to say you are sorry. Latin root for word (3 letters)
What is Log
Which teacher travelled to Maui over Spring Break
Ms. Karch
After years of saving money, John bought his dream home. It was a two-story beach house in a secluded area. John thought it was absolutely perfect, until he noticed the termites. First there were just a few, nibbling away at the back deck, but soon there were thousands. This is the story of how John went to war with the termites, a war that he eventually won, but one that cost him his dream home.
Type of Conflict: Character vs. Nature
What are 2 things to do at home to be prepared for the MCA?
Eat a good breakfast
Think Positive Thoughts
READ a lot
Brainstorm strategies for challenges
Strict rules keep everything under control. To restrict is to hold something within fixed limits. A boa constrictor is a snake that suffocates its prey by squeezing it tight. Latin root for tight (5 letters)
What is strict?
Which teacher has ran two marathons?
Mr. Spading
Brian has the best dog in the world. In fact, he has one of the only dogs in the world. That's because dogs are not allowed in Brian's world, where people believe that dogs spread diseases. Brian's dog will be executed if he is caught. Soon Brian learns of a mysterious underground dog owners club and joins the fight to legalize dogs. Can Brian and his new friends prove to the world that dogs are safe and friendly?
Character vs. Society
What you should do before the test starts!
Go to the bathroom
get water
put all of your stuff away.
Smile
Think positive thoughts
tell Mrs. Brossart she's the best teacher you've ever met.
To maximize is to make the most of something. The maximum is the very most something can be. A maxim is a short saying that makes the most of a few words to state a proven truth or general principle. Latin root for greatest (3 letters)
Which teacher used to work for the department of natural resources writing grants and working with the parks department?
Mr. Wenkel
Freddy just turned sixteen and he wants a car badly, so he starts mowing lawns and landscaping to earn money with his neighbor Eric. After a few days working together, Freddy and Eric have a disagreement and Eric leaves to start his own company. Now the former friends are competing ferociously for work in their neighborhood. Things take a turn for the worse when Eric starts sabotaging Freddy's operation. Will Freddy retaliate? Can the former friends reconcile? Will Freddy ever get a car?
Character Vs. Character
What is a strategy to keep yourself focused when you start to zone out?
Take a mental break
Whisper Read
A novel is a new story. A novelty is something that is new, different, or unique. A novice is someone who has just started to learn or do something. A nova is a star that suddenly increases in brightness for a short time. Latin root for new? (3 letters)
What is nov?
Which teacher interned for two summers on movie/tv sets when they were 18?
Mrs. Brossart
When an evil ogre kidnaps the princess, the brave knight Lewis sets out to return her safely to the castle. Along the way he must defeat monsters, powerful wizards, and an evil dragon. Will Lewis prevail on his quest or will the powerful ogre crush him?
Character Vs. Supernatural
What can you do when you finish your MCA
Read a book.
What is a stanza?
What are poetic devices?
To propel is to move forward. When you feel compelled, you feel you must do something. To be expelled is to be sent or driven away. Something that repels you drives you away. Propellers drive a plane or boat forward.
Latin Root for Drive (three letters)
What is Pel
Which teacher could be working full time running his own construction company, but instead hangs out with you fine people?
Mr. Wells
Scott Martin is having a rough year. After a serious car accident, Scott was left in a wheel chair. Now he has sunk into a deep depression. He is no longer interested in hanging out with his friends and he feels like a burden everywhere he goes. His friends and family are planning an intervention to show Scott how much he means to them, but it's going to take a lot to get through to him. Will Scott realize that life is a gift and that he can still make a difference?
Character Vs. Self
What you should do to answer every question on the MCA!
Reread. Look for Evidence.