Language
True or False?
When you are writing to explain something, you are acting as an expert on the topic.
True
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True or False?
Sometimes, we are persuaded to take unhealthy risks or to try things that could put us in danger.
You always have the right to say ‘no’.
True
(Chapter 10) How does Charlie determine that the dollar bill lying on the street does not belong to someone else?
a) It is buried in the snow
b) No one is looking for it
c) There are no people anywhere in sight
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
What type of tree do acorns come from?
a) Pine tree
b) Oak tree
c) Cedar tree
d) Willow tree
b) Oak
Which is not included in explanation writing?
a) A summary of what they are writing about
b) Pretty pictures
c) Events that happen in chronological order
d) Technical vocabulary
b) Pretty pictures
Bonus: What is there instead of pretty pictures?
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Translate:
family
famille
(Chapter 7) What does Charlie find under the wrapper of his birthday present?
Nothing. Just chocolate.
What is the capital of Japan?
a) Kyoto
b) Tokyo
c) Osaka
d) Hiroshima
b) Tokyo
In research, what should you do when you are looking at a source, and it is not giving you what you need?
Stop looking at the current source, and look for another source.
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What does it mean to be an entrepreneur?
A person who starts their own business.
(Chapter 14) Why had Mr. Wonka built his factory underground?
To have more space to build all of his rooms and inventions.
Known as "The Conqueror," what was the first name of the king who won the throne of England in 1066?
William
Which political party won the general election? Which government did they form, and why?
The Liberal Party won the general election. They formed a minority government because they did not get enough seats to form a majority government.
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Name 2 reasons why the foil ball was able to jump farther when bumped into than a regular marble.
1. It was lighter in weight.
2. It made less sound when bumped into.
3. There is less friction between the ramp and the foil ball than with the marble.
(Chapter 22) What was the danger with the Fizzy Lifting Drinks?
If you drink them outdoors, there was no telling how high up you would go.
You have 20 pairs of shoes, but there is only room in your closet for eight shoes. How many pairs of shoes do you have to get rid of?
16 pairs
(20 pairs = 40 shoes)
(16 pairs = 32 shoes)
What is the difference between time conjunctions, and cause and effect conjunctions?
Time conjunctions: Help understand the order of the steps and show that the explanation is in chronological order. (before, after, finally, etc.)
Cause and effect conjunctions: Ensures you write an explanation (answering how and why something happens) rather than instructions (how) (because, so, therefore, thus, consequently, etc.)
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Why are drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products sometimes giving mixed messages.
Despite the health risks associated with drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products, they are still shown everywhere (movies, songs, advertisements, etc.). They are often associated with parties or having a good time, which can lead to feeling confused about them.
What made Mr. Wonka’s elevator different from others?
Name 3 reasons.
1. The elevator has thousands of labelled buttons on every wall.
2. It goes multiple directions (sideways, longways, slantways, etc.)
3. It is made of glass so you can see out.
A farmer notices that every day for the past 10 days, the number of pigeons in his field has doubled. There are 1,024 pigeons in the field today, and there were two pigeons there the first day. How many pigeons were there yesterday?
512