Trivia
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
What is the goal of persuasive writing?
To convince the reader to agree with your opinion or take action.
What is one important nutrient plants need from the soil to grow?
Nitrogen, Phosphorus or Potassium
What is the term for the number that appears most often in a data set?
Mode
In Frozen, what is the name of the princess with ice powers?
Elsa
In what year did the first iPhone come out: 2005, 2007, or 2009?
2007
What does the acronym "TEEL" stand for in persuasive writing?
Topic, Evidence, Explain, Link
Why do most vegetable gardens need full sunlight?
Plants need sunlight for photosynthesis, which helps them grow.
What is the range of the following numbers: 3, 8, 2, 10, 5?
8 (10 - 2 = 8)
In The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023), who is the main villain?
Bowser
What is the longest river in the world: the Amazon or the Nile?
The Nile
Give an example of a persuasive technique used in advertising.
Emotive language, repetition, rhetorical questions, celebrity endorsement, etc.
Which season is best for planting broccoli?
Winter
What is the mean (average) of these numbers: 4, 6, 10?
6.67 (20 ÷ 3)
In the Harry Potter films, what is the name of Hagrid’s giant spider friend?
Aragog
Which famous scientist developed the three laws of motion?
Isaac Newton
What is a counterargument, and why is it useful in persuasive writing?
It's an opposing view that you address to make your own argument stronger.
What is a sign that your veggie garden has poor drainage?
Water pooling on the surface
Why is it important to label axes on a graph?
So people understand what the data represents and how to interpret it.
What is the name of the kingdom where Moana lives?
Motunui
What is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?
Mercury
Rewrite this neutral sentence into a persuasive one:
"Some people think school uniforms are helpful."
"School uniforms are essential for creating equality and reducing distractions in the classroom."
What is crop rotation, and why is it used in vegetable gardens?
It’s changing what you grow in each spot yearly to keep soil healthy and prevent pests.
Day 1 – 2 hrs, Day 2 – 3 hrs, Day 3 – 4 hrs, Day 4 – 1 hr, Day 5 – 5 hrs.
What is the median number of hours studied?
3 hours
(When ordered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 – the middle value is 3)
In Pixar’s Soul, what is the name of the realm where souls develop personalities before going to Earth?
The You Seminar (or “The Great Before”)