In the fraction 2/3, which number is the DENOMINATOR?
3
100
What is the name of the book we read this week?
This week we read "Rocks in His Head".
100
Write TWO examples of TRANSITION WORDS.
Possible Answers: First, Next, Then, Finally
100
Give TWO examples of items that were taxed as a result of the STAMP ACT:
Possible Answers: Newspapers, Calendars, Almanacs, Letters, Playing Cards, Dice, etc.
100
What's the name of the theater/dance teacher?
The theater/dance teacher is named Ms. R.
200
Is 1/2 greater than, less than, or equal to 2/4?
1/2 is equal to 2/4.
200
Fill in the spelling word that is missing in this sentence:
I fell asleep at _____ last night and now I am so tired.
midnight
200
The sentence at the END of a paragraph that summarizes what the paragraph was about.
The sentence at the end of a paragraph is called the conclusion sentence.
200
What does the word PROTEST mean?
Protest: to act against an idea or action; to show that you object to something
200
What is the name of the Book of the Week?
This week, the Book of the Week is "The 12 Days of Christmas".
300
Which fraction is GREATER: 3/4 or 1/4?
3/4 is greater than 1/4.
300
Fill in the spelling word that is missing from this sentence:
Don't pour too much water in that cup or it will _______.
overflow
300
What do we call the small space that we leave at the BEGINNING of a paragraph?
The small space at the beginning of a paragraph is called an indent.
300
Before the Revolution, which European country made laws that the American colonists had to follow?
Great Britain made laws for the American colonists before the American Revolution.
300
On which day of the week do we write our spelling words in alphabetical order?
We write our spelling words in alphabetical order on Tuesday.
400
Is 1/6 greater than, less than, or equal to 3/4?
1/6 is less than 3/4.
400
This spelling word begins with a capital letter and is the name of a large area of the United States. The area contains the states of Minnesota, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin.
Midwest
400
What is it called when we exchange papers with a classmate and make suggestions for how they can improve their work?
This is called constructive criticism or peer editing.
*Add 50 bonus points for correct spelling
400
Give TWO examples of places that are supported by taxes.
Possible Answers: public schools, public libraries, public transportation, roads, parks, etc.
400
What is an ATTIC?
An attic is the space of a house right below the roof and above the other rooms.
500
George leaves his house at HALF PAST 9:00 AM every morning. What time does he leave?
*Hint: There are 60 minutes in one hour.
George leaves at 9:30 AM.
500
In the story "Rocks in His Head", WHERE did the narrator's father get a job?
He got a job at the Museum of Science.
500
What is the FINAL step of the writing process?
The final step of the writing process is publishing.
500
In the Liberty Kids movie, what item are the Americans throwing off of the ship and into the Boston Harbor?
*50 Point Bonus: What was this event called?
They are throwing tea off of the ship and into the harbor.
*This event was called the Boston Tea Party.