Romeo & Juliet
Where did Romeo and Juliet meet?
At a Capulet party
What numbers are always spelled out?
Any number under 10
What are the FOUR parts to a body paragraph in an argumentative essay?
Topic. Introduce Evidence. Quote(Evidence). Analysis.
Who was the enemy sniper revealed to be in "The Sniper"
What high school did Mr. Jackson attend?
Dowling Catholic
Who was Juliet's closest ally?
The Nurse
What goes with a comma when combining two complete sentences?
A FANBOYS word
True or false: An outline must be written in grammatically correct sentences.
False. Outlines are guides: complete sentences are not necessary.
Name all three of the short stories we read this fall
A Sound of Thunder
The Sniper
The Necklace
Where did Mr. Jackson go to college?
Iowa State University
Who was the guy that wanted to marry Juliet (other than Romeo)?
Paris
What punctuation combines two complete sentences without needing to add any words?
Semicolon
What would the parenthetical citation look like for the following MLA citation: Wells, Kate. “Clinics Are Closing Nationwide. Could Urgent Care Help Fill the Gap?” NPR, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026, www.npr.org/2026/04/08/nx-s1-5773333/planned-parenthood-urgent-care-medication-abortion-rural.
(Wells).
Why was the ending of "The Necklace" ironic?
The necklace that Mme. Loisel worked so hard to replace was a fake the whole time.
What sport did Mr. Jackson do in high school?
Track/Cross Country
Will accept Show Choir
Who was the prankster friend of Romeo?
Mercutio
What punctuation adds a long pause for a bit of drama?
Dash
A theme statement could also be the ______ of the story.
Lesson.
Why was Eckles shot in "A Sound of Thunder"?
He stepped off the path resulting in him changing the future.
Who is Mr. Jackson's roommate?
Mr. Overton
What city does Romeo get banished to?
Mantua
Is this a correct sentece?
John loves his dog, Arlo loves John.
NO. It either needs a FANBOYS word or a semicolon instead of a comma.
What was the prompt of the first essay we wrote this year?
Explain the societal and story impact of a topic that appears in Romeo and Juliet.
What was the lesson of one of the three stories?
Write it down and bring to Mr. Jackson
Answers May Vary
Necklace: Being honest will help in the longrun. OR Don't place value in material things.
The Sniper: Know your enemy OR war tears apart lives.
ASoT: Follow the rules OR being overconfident may result in disastrous consequences.
What was Mr. Jackson's college job?
Hosting a Podcast