Reading
Who is the main character of A Wrinkle in Time?
Meg Murry
What does CLEW stand for?
Claim, Evidence, Warrant
How do we remember the order of the planets?
My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nachos
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
True or False: When a star dies, it leaves our universe.
False - when a star dies, it creates a supernova. These enrich the clouds that form new stars.
What school do I go to?
StFX
What is a prediction?
A prediction uses clues from the text to make an educated guess about what is going to happen, or happen next.
What is the formula for a counterargument?
"Some people might think...", "because...", "but I think..."
Is Earth a Terrestrial or Jovian planet?
Terrestrial
Themes are like ______________.
Cream-filled cupcakes
What is my favorite animal?
Cows
What is setting?
The setting of a story is the time, place, and environment in which the events of a story takes place.
What is debate and why is it important?
Debate is a formal discussion about a topic that people have different views on.
The purpose of debating is to convince, or persuade, others to agree with what you are trying to argue.
What is the difference between rotation and revolution?
Rotation is the spinning of a planet on its own axis.
Revolution is the movement of a planet around the Sun in its orbital path.
What does Warrant mean?
Explanation of how our evidence supports our claim.
When is my birthday?
September 27th
What are elements of a story that we use to create a character analysis?
Appearance, actions, words, motivations, relationships
What are 3 do's and don'ts in debate?
Do: speak clearly, give good eye contact, be a supportive teammate
Don't: yell, bribe the judges, get physical
What are Spring tides and Neap tides?
Spring tides are the deepest high and low tides. They take place during a full and new moon.
Neap tides are the shallowest high and low tides. They occur during a first and third-quarter moon.
What are solar and lunar eclipses?
A solar eclipse is when the Moon blocks the Sun’s light from reaching Earth.
A lunar eclipse is when the Earth blocks the Sun’s light from reaching the Moon.
How many pets do I have? (Bonus points if you can tell me their names)
3 dogs, 2 cats
Poppy, Finny, Wilma, Fitz, Simmons
What is a theme?
An underlying moral, message or lesson uncovered by reading the story.
Give me a rebuttal to the following opinion and counterargument:
Opinion: Ice cream is better than cake because there are more flavours.
Counterargument: Some people might think that ice cream is better than cake because there are more flavours. But I think that cake is way better because cake doesn’t depend on the weather. Ice cream is most enjoyable in the heat of summer, but biting into a frozen scoop during winter isn't as appealing. Cake, however, is perfect any time of year, from cozy slices with hot chocolate in winter to fresh fruit-topped cakes in summer.
Rebuttal...
What constellation has a connection to how the Mi'kmaw people explain the cycle of seasons?
The Great Bear
What is the difference between a theme and a main idea?
The main idea is a short summary of the events, while the theme is an inference that relates to the underlying message or lesson in a story.
What is one thing I always carry with me?
Ex. Yeti, lip balm, ID, iced coffee, x-ring, gum, etc.