Vocabulary
Define Discreet
Careful
Define Pang
A sudden sharp pain or painful emotion
When is Founder's Day this year at ECFS?
5/6
This is another Double, each group can make points
What is the best part of attending ECFS?
What is the main character's name?
The main character is not named in this text
Define Unbuttoned
to relax and become less inhibited (reserved)
Define Stupendous
Extremely impressive
What is Founder's Day?
A time to celebrate the vision of ECFS Founder Felix Adler, and to reflect on how we live the mission of the school each and every day
What is a persuasive essay?
The purpose of a persuasive essay is to establish a stance or position on an issue by providing reasons and supporting evidence
What city do the main character and her family live in?
The city is not named
Define Intently
With earnest and eager attention
Define Revelation
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way
What is the name of all four tutors in this room?
Ọna, Gay, Zana, Radhika
What is a literary essay?
A literary essay is a piece of writing in which the author identifies a theme, or big idea, from a text by generating a thesis statement. Within the literary essay, the author uses several pieces of evidence from the text to support the thesis (thematic) statement
Name 3 different family structures found in the short story
1) Main character's: two working parents, two daughters
2) Eugenie's: Father supports family completely, the mother stays home with children
3) Miss Crossman's: Single with no children but still a family
Define Credible
Believable, convincing
Define Seize
to take hold of (something) suddenly and forcibly
This is a Double Surprise, meaning, both groups can get points
Have all members of the group do the floss dance for points
Define Theme
The theme of a story refers to that story’s deeper meaning. Theme describes the central idea(s) that a piece of writing explores
Who is the author of "The White Umbrella"?
Gish Jen
Define Dignified
Having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect
Define Heedless
showing a reckless lack of care or attention
Name one city in the world that each person in this classroom has been to and explored in some way.
New York City
What's the difference between introducing evidence and detailed explanation/analysis?
Introducing evidence: gives context (tells the reader what is happening right before) and cites a page, paragraph, etc.
Detailed explanation/analysis: pushes thinking forward, elaborates on why the evidence is important and how it connects to thesis statement/claim
When did this story take place?
There is no date, most likely sometime during the 20th/21st century