Classroom
Vocabulary
Science
Idioms
Punctuation
100

What should you do when you enter our classroom?
 

Greet the teacher, sit down, take out your pencil, and put your belongings in your desk.

100

What does "together" mean? What is the antonym or opposite of "together?"

It means in one place or as a unit. The opposite is apart.

100

What causes earthquakes?

Movement of tectonic plates.

100

What does "when pigs fly" mean?

Something that will never happen.

100

What is the purpose of a period?

It shows the end of a sentence. 

200

When do we meet at the library and what do you need to bring?

On Thursdays during 2nd period and we bring our books to return. 

200

What is the opposite of "neat"?

messy

200

What is a volcano?

An opening in the Earth's crust through which molten lava, ash, and gases escape.

200

What does "break a leg" mean?

A way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.

200

What does an exclamation point show?

An exclamation point shows excitement.
 

300

Where do you put your work when it is finished? Where do you put unfinished work?

Place it in the finished work bin on top of the shelf. Unfinished work goes in the student bin.

300

What does "decipher" mean?

To figure out or interpret something difficult.

300

What is released when a volcano erupts? 

Lava, ash, and gases are released from a volcano.

300

What does "the ball is in your court" mean?
I

t’s your turn to take action or make a decision.

300

What are these called?
" "

quotation marks

400

Why should students be careful about laughing in class when others are speaking?

It can be misunderstood, hurt someone’s feelings or make them feel like they can't take chances communicating in English class. 

400

What is a "rubric"?

A guide used to evaluate or score an assignment.

400

What is a tsunami?

A large ocean wave usually caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

400

What is the idiom that means to reveal your true self or intentions.

"Show your true colors"

400

Why do we use these?
"    "

To indicate something that is exactly what someone said or to show a title of something. 

500

Driscoll Core Values: What is one way that you can show integrity as a 7th grader?

Be honest and take responsibility for your actions.

500

What does erupt mean? What is something that erupts? 

To come out with force. A volcano erupts. 

500

Explain the relationship between earthquakes and tsunamis or what causes a tsunami? 

Underwater earthquakes can move water, leading to the formation of tsunamis.

500

What does "the ball is in your court" mean?

t’s your turn to take action or make a decision.

500

Where do commas go in a list?

Between items in the list, except for the last two items.

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