ELA
What does the acronym 'ELA' stand for? (7)
What do we complete the 1st of each month in here? (H/8)
'English Language Arts'
New Month Mantra!!!
How many minutes is each period on a half day?
30 minutes!
What are the (2) colors for the Field Day teams each year?
Team Red vs. Team White
What are (3) apps that allow you to watch programs online?
Netflix
Hulu
Amazon Prime
Disney+
etc.
Where can our resources for ELA be found this year?
On our Google Classroom page! :)
What are (5) different types of figurative language and/ or literary devices?
Alliteration, simile, flashback, oxymoron, symbolism, etc.
What should you remember to charge each night so that it's ready for the next day?
YOUR CHROMEBOOK! :)
What song plays at the end of the 8th Grade Walk of Memories?
"Hey Jude" by The Beatles
List (3) music artists that are popular today.
- Taylor Swift
- Ariana Grande
- Harry Styles
- Selena Gomez
etc.
Can I drink from the water fountains in school this year?
Yes!
What are the (5) points of The Story Pyramid?
- Exposition (Beginning)
- Rising Action
- Turning Point/ Climax
- Falling Action
- Resolution (Conclusion)
True or False: on a delayed opening, every class is shorter.
False! 6th Period & 8th Period are still 40 minutes!
What did KTS celebrate in March of 2019?
The 125th Anniversary!
Who won the last (3) Super Bowls?
Why wasn't there school on Friday, September 1st?
We had a four- day weekend to celebrate Labor Day, which was on Monday, September 7th. :)
What is wrong with this sentence?
Although summer is over it's okay because we have a brand new school year to look forward to alltogether!
-Missing comma after "over"
- Separate the words "all" and "together"
What is the time slot for each class period on a half day?
Period 1:
Period 2:
Period 3:
Period 4:
Period 5:
Period 6:
Period 7:
Period 8:
1: 8:50- 9:20am
2: 9:20- 9:50am
3: 9:50- 10:20am
4: 10:20- 10:50am
5: 10:50- 11:20am
6: 11:20- 11:50am
7: 11:50am- 12:20pm
8: 12:20- 12:50pm
*Dismissal: 12:50- 1:00pm
What was the day called when we celebrated KTS's 125th Anniversary as a school community?
Knights Unite
What is Taylor Swift's current tour called and/or name (2) cities where she will be performing on this tour.
Miami, New Orleans, Indianapolis
Write (3) different sentences, and make sure each applies a DIFFERENT comma rule of usage.
Examples:
The balloons are black, red, and white. (1)
"I'm going to the park," said Lucy, "do you want to come?" (6)
Maybe tomorrow, on Saturday, September 30th, we can have dinner together. (8).
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Direct characterization is when a character is specifically and clearly described by the writer.
Ex: "In the show Stranger Things, Eleven is a powerful, young girl who has unique abilities."
Indirect characterization is when the reader uses close reading and textual analysis to draw inferences about a character's traits and personality based on evidence from the text.
Ex: Despite being exhausted and overheated from two extended overtimes, the goalie laced up her cleats once more to prepare to defend against the penalty kicks knowing that the team's fate was now in her hands.
Even though the writer doesn't come right out and SAY it, as readers, we can infer or GUESS that this goalie is determined, dedicated, and hard-working based on the textual evidence being provided. :)
Guess Who/ What I Am:
- I contain expectations.
- I contain grading information.
- I should be followed.
- I am re- introduced each school year.
- I am a reference material.
The KTS Student Handbook!
What is (1) song that has been played at a KTS in- school concert that you've been to?
- "Faith" From the "Sing" Soundtrack- All Band and Chorus
- "Royals" Lorde- The Knightingales
- "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" - All Band and Chorus
etc.
List (3) different popular movies that came out within the last (5) years.
1. Barbie (2023)
2. Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
3. Spider- Man Far From Home (2019)
etc.
What is (1) reason behind why you might need to use a COMMA in a sentence?
- to separate (3) or more items in a list!
- I need bread, milk, and eggs.
- to separate a city from its state!
- Let's visit Los Angeles, California!
- to separate an introductory word or phrase!
- Hello, how are you?
etc.