Memories in the Brain
The Bear that Wasn't
Who am I?
Past tense
Vocabulary
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What is the text Memories in the Brain about?

How our brain stores memories

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What is the text The Bear that Wasn't about?

The story is about the identity of the bears

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What is the text Who am I? about?

The text is about two artists who use art to express themselves 

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What do you add at the end of simple past tense verbs?

-d or -ed 

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What does annoyed mean?

Feeling or showing irritation 

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What is the hippocampus?

This is the part of the brain that helps form new memories 

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Who are the characters in the text?

The Bears, The Circus Bears, and the President 

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Who are the two artists mentioned in the text?

Frida Kahlo and Jonathan Yeo 

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Correct the sentence: He speak to the teacher this morning. 


He spoke to the teacher this morning. 

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What is the definition of compare?

To look at two things and think about how they are the same and different 

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What is the part of the brain where short-term memories are stored?

Prefrontal cortex

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Who was the person who took the bear to the circus? why?

The president, he brought them to question their identity 

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What are some materials the artists used for their art? 

Stones, photographs, paint, and use of technology. 
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Correct the sentence: I choose a blue backpack at the store.

I chose a blue backpack at the store

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What is the definition for confident 

Feeling sure of yourself and your abilities

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What is the cortex?

Where long-term memories are stored

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Describe the difference between the Circus Bears and the Bear.

The Circus bears are on the bicycles and are wearing hats, the Bear is not. 

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What are some of the inspirations from each artist? 

Frida: Her pets (monkey and panther), and life situations 

Jonathan: Self- portraits 

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Correct the sentence: I throw the ball across the field. 

I threw the ball across the field. 

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What type of word: Unique

adjective

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What is the Amygdala? Give me an example of how you use the amygdala. 

Helps associate emotions with memories. I remember my first day of school because I was very nervous. 

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Describe how the text talks about identity. 

The Bears are questioning their identities because even though they are the same Bears, the place and time is also impacting their identity 

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How can you reveal your identity through a work of art?

You can express your beliefs and values through art. 

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Correct the sentences:

 I hide behind the door. 

 She hold her brother's hand 


I hid behind the door.

She held her brother's hand. 

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Use the word persevere or perseverance in a sentence 

I have perseverance because I always keep going.  

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