Quarter 1
What is theme?
The moral of the story. The key life lesson the author wants you to learn through the story.
Name one example of a proper noun?
Proper nouns refer to specific things. Typically this means NAMES of people, places, things, etc. Some examples are: United States, South Middle School, Oxford University, France, Amazon, Friday, etc.
What did Mrs. Stevenson over hear on the phone?
A murder plot
What are Gilbert's friends' last name?
Limburghers
What animal does Moana save when she is little?
Turtle
What is mood?
Mood is the emotion you get from readying the story.
How old was Abby Sunderland?
16
Who created the telephone in 1876?
Alexander Graham Bell
What does bioluminescent mean?
Visible light, caused by chemical reactions, that emits from a living organism.
What candy bar was included in American soldiers' rations during the second world war?
Heath Bar
What was the name of the two main characters in Rogue Wave?
Sully and Scoot
What does credible mean?
If a source / person / reporter is credible, it means we can and should believe them.
"Bittersweet" is an example of what figurative language?
Oxymoron
What is the i and e rule in spelling?
I before e except after C
Which candy bar is described as ‘packed with peanuts’?
Snickers
What does Resolution mean in the plot triangle?
How the conflict is resolved.
We first heard the word DISMAL in the story "A Christmas Carol". What does DISMAL mean?
dreary, rundown, cheerless
"Her eyes were diamonds" is an example of what figurative language?
Metaphor
What is the average length of a bark scorpion?
8cm
Who is on the face of a 5 dollar bill?
Abraham Lincoln
What does SWBS mean for summary writing?
Somebody, wanted, but, so.
What 4 examples of an attention grabber did we learn in the video, "Catch an A+ Hook"?
Question
Describing an imaginary situation / Anecdote
Quote
Fact or Research
During the poetry royale, I asked you to find your poet's accolades. What are accolades?
Awards and Recognitions.
"Leaving the carwash at the beginning of a downpour" is an example of what figurative language?
Irony
What game does Ralph go to in order to win a medal?
Hero's Duty