Stuff We've Read
Syrup is made by boiling down the sap from what kind of tree?
Maple
Summer is the best season.
Is this a good thesis statement or not? Why?
NO -- Not specific
How many syllables are in the word "articulate." Show me where you would break up the words on your whiteboard.
ar-tic-u-late
What is the biggest state in the United States?
Alaska
Perehil
This is an example of what part of an essay?
Topic sentence
How many syllables does each line of a sonnet have?
9-11, but preferably 10
What is the fastest land animal?
Cheetah
What chore does the author of "Calderos y Recuerdos" talk about doing for her mom that made her feel helpful?
Picking out the rocks and bad beans in a batch of beans.
How many lines does a sonnet have?
14
Ms. Woofenden is the best teacher ever because she is funny, doesn't give homework, and I love spending time in her classroom.
-by Stacy
Format this into properly-formatted specific evidence about why Ms. Woofenden is the best teacher ever.
According to Stacy, "Ms. Woofenden is the best teacher ever because she is funny, doesn't give homework, and I love spending time in her classroom." This shows some examples of how Ms. Woofenden is the best.
Why do pigs coat themselves in mud?
Because they cannot sweat and it keeps them cool.
Why do people want to go to the Latin Deli even though it costs more money than a regular grocery store?
They want food from their culture, and to be able to go somewhere Spanish-speaking.
What is the complete rhyme scheme of a sonnet?
ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
How many syllables does each line of a Haiku have?
5, 7, 5
What is your body's largest organ? (Examples of organs: lungs, heart, pancreas)
Skin
In the story "Maple Sugaring," the narrator is proud of herself because she is going to be taught how to make what?
Johnnycakes
How many lines does a Haiku have?
3
What is the name of the rhythm that we write in when writing sonnets?
Iambic Pentameter
What do penguins give each other as gifts when they are trying to find a mate?
Pebbles