Class Expectations
Before we answer a question out loud we must do this first
Raise our hand and wait to be called
What is this quote missing:
According to the text, Students who don't like homework should be given double homework (Einstein 25).
It is missing quotation marks.
According to the text, "Students who don't like homework should be given double homework" (Einstein 25).
What does a simile do?
Double bonus: Make an example of a simile
Compares 2 things using like, or as
The question that tells you what to write your essay about is called a.....?
Essay Prompt
How many hearts does an Octopus have?
An octopus has 3 hearts
What is the language that should be used during this class?
English. Only English.
Give an example of how to introduce a quote
According to the text,
According to the author,
The character says,
What does a metaphor do?
Double bonus: Make a metaphor
Compares something using without using like, or as
How many sentences should there be in a paragraph?
At least 6 to 8 sentences
Butterflies can taste with their...?
(Hint: It's not their tongue)
Feet. Butterflies can taste with their feet.
When waiting for class in the hallway students should be standing in L____ and they should not be T_____
students should be standing in Line and they should not be Talking
Where does the quote appear in a body paragraph?
(Hint: What comes before the quote?)
The quote comes after the topic sentence in a paragraph
List the elements of plot, in order
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
List the different parts of a body paragraph
Hint: Cheeseburgers
Topic Sentence
Quote
3 Evidence/Detail Sentences
Conclusion
How many muscles does a cat have in its ear?
(Hint: between 1 and 50)
A cat has 32 muscles in its ear
Where should your mask be during the school day?
Covering your mouth and nose. You should be wearing it.
This word means the author took another writer's ideas and did not give them credit. It is a type of cheating that happens when you do not quote correctly.
Plagiarism
The two types of characterization are...?
Direct and Indirect Characterization
What is the math formula for a thesis statement?
Restate the prompt + Topic 1 + Topic 2 + Topic 3
This extinct animal was as tall as Lebron James. Its name was the Colossus ________
The Colossus Penguin. It 2.06 meters
If my homework is late, I will lose _____ % of possible credit every day until I turn it in
I will lose 20% of possible credit every day until I turn it in
The information used to support a quote is called..?
Evidence
Details
List the main types of External and Internal Conflict
External - Character vs Character, Character vs Nature, Character vs Society
Internal - Character vs Self
What are the main parts of an Introduction Paragraph
(Hint: There are 2)
Hook
Thesis Statement
This animal has a specific alarm call that means "humans"
(Hint: It is not a house pet)
Elephants