Greek and Latin
Space Readings
RACES
Correct the Sentence
Writing
100

What is the meaning of the root "Mort"

Death

100

What story was about a family physically changing after living on Mars?

Dark They Were, and Golden Eyed

100

How would you restate this question: 

What is the theme of the story?

The theme of the story is...

100

The dog was playing in the grass which was energetic 

The dog, which was energetic, was playing in the grass. 

100

What is it called when a piece of writing is being told as a story, but it really happened?

Nonfiction Narrative

200

What is the meaning of the root "anti"

against 

200

The article "Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death" argued that chronic what might be a risk to humans during space travel?

Boredom 

200

What does the C stand for?

Cite

200

The boy who was sad began to cry

The boy, who was sad, began to cry. 

200

What are the elements of plot?

Setting, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

300

What is the meaning of the root "auto"

self

300

Was the article called "Leaving Main Street" pro or con space travel?

Pro

300

How do you introduce a quote?

This can be seen in the quote which states...

300

On the train he read his book

On the train, he read his book. 

300

What is a thesis?

A thesis is the claim that you are going to be addressing in your paper.

400

What is the meaning of the root "photo"

light

400

In the short story called "The Last Dog" what was the name of the dog?

Brog

400

What are the two sentence starters for the Explain?

This quote shows that... this is important because...

400

The family ate dinner went for a drive and saw a movie 

The family ate dinner, went for a drive, and saw a movie. 

400

What is a conflict? 

The issue that the characters have to face in the story.

500

What is the meaning of the root "mono"

one

500

Who was interviewed about the Future of U.S. Space Exploration After Curiosity?

Neil deGrasse Tyson 

500

What does RACES stand for?

Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Sum up

500

There dog was to big to fit in you're house.

Their dog was too big to fit in your house. 

500

What is a rebuttal?

When you address the other side of an argument.