Signposts
Vocabulary
Ghost
DTWAGE
Argument Essay
100

Which signpost repeats an idea, word, or image?

again and again

100

Which word means very large?

immense 

100

What team did Ghost join?

track team

100

What planet does this story take place?

Mars

100

What word do you need to use in your claim?

should

200

When a character suddenly realizes something.

Aha Moment

200

Which word means something that is believed to be true, but may not be true?

assumption

200

What is Ghost's real name? (first and last)

Castle Cranshaw

200

What happened to everyone's eyes?

they turned golden/yellow

200

How many reasons will you have in your argument essay?

three

300

When a character remembers something important.

Memory Moment

300

Which word means a choice or option?

alternative 

300

What is the name of Ghost's enemy at school?

Brandon

300

What happened to the cows?

they grew a third horn

300

Evidence supports your reasons. What are examples of evidence? (at least two)

facts, statistics, examples, quotes from experts, etc. 

400

In DTWAGE, when Harry was acting unexpectedly, this was an example of which signpost.  

contrast and contradiction

400

Which word means abandoned or deserted?

forlorn

400

DAILY DOUBLE

the silver bullets

400

Explain why Harry didn't want to eat food grown from that planet.

He thought it would change him. 

400

Give me an example of a claim and a counterclaim. 

Ms. Cook will judge.

500

What is the purpose of signposts?

to help us better understand the story

500

Which word means thinking about or watching something carefully?

attentive

500

Who does Ghost buy sunflower seeds from everyday?

Mr. Charles

500

What were the houses called that the Bittering family moved to?

The Villas

500

What is a rebuttal? 

Hint: Think counterclaim.

Your response to the counterclaim. You explain that you understand the other point of view but ultimately explain how you are correct.