Vocabulary
This word means the lesson or moral of a text.
Theme
"My alarm clock yells at me to get out of bed every morning."
Personification
What story described the point of view of a 6-year-old slave who eventually became famous for her work on the Underground Railroad?
The story "Harriet Tubman: Conductor of the Underground Railroad"
This animal is our school mascot.
Eagle
These 2 words mean looking at similarities and differences.
Compare & Contrast
"John's suggestion was just a Band-Aid for the problem."
What novel did we read this year that focused on the two opposing groups - the Greasers and the Socs?
The Novel "The Outsiders"
The PBIS Rewards system that we use focuses on the 3Rs, which are....
Respect, Responsibility, & Reflection
Annotation
"Craack! The whole stadium heard the splintering sound as the ball soared through the air, looking like yet another homerun."
Onomatopoeia
In which poem did a woman die in order to protect the man she loved (who also happened to be a thief)?
The poem "The Highwayman"
What day is the last day of school this year?
June 16
These are the hints that the author gives to help define a difficult or unknown word.
"Malik scattered his pocket change in front of the beggars like crumbs of bread."
Simile
What story talks about a family that is saved from a bunch of snakes by a friendly mongoose?
The Story "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"
This type of writing tries to convince the readers of a specific point, using reasons and evidence for support.
Argumentative
This word means having the power to change how others think or act.
Influential
"My teachers gave me so many assignments this week. I'm drowning in work."
In this autobiography, Dr. George Jenkins describes how his teacher helped him realize that going to college was a real possibility.
The autobiograhy, "We Beat the Street"
What is the name of our 3rd quarter unit?
Chasing the Impossible