Writing
What genre of writing can you use a plot diagram for?
Narrative
Who was Jacob Marley in A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley?
Scrooge's former business partner
In The Giver, Name 2 new things Jonas and Gabe experience once they leave the Community.
conversation between two or more people in a book, play, or movie
dialogue
What are 2 of the 4 Marshall Guidelines for Success?
Be There, Choose Your Attitude, Have Fun, Make Someone's Day
What are the 3 parts to an intro paragraph for an essay?
Hook, Background Info, Thesis
In The Giver, what do all the families do every night after dinner?
"telling of feelings"
for money to buy blue suede shoes
What does it mean if something is notable?
worthy of attention
Name 4 different electives you can take at Marshall.
band, orchestra, chorus, dance, art, coding, digital art, etc.
What do you use to move between your thoughts or between your paragraphs in an essay?
transition phrases
In Two Kinds, how does the narrator prepare for the talent show?
She doesn't do anything.
Where is the setting for A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley?
London, England
What is a synonym for trekked?
hiked, marched, walked
What percent of your grade is "Classwork, Homework, Quizzes?"
35%
What does RACE stand for?
Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, Explain
In "Grounded," what are the narrator's mother and father concerned about at the beginning of the story?
the grandmother not being able to drive safely
In The Giver, what is so important about the Ceremony of Twelve?
all 12-year-olds receive their Assignment (job)
What is a synonym for consistent?
reliable, trustworthy, continuous
What is the penalty for late work in this class?
5% off the total amount of points
What are all 5 pieces of a complete plot? (and a good narrative)
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
In "Tutors Teach Seniors New High-Tech Tricks," why did the young tutors sometimes wear special glasses?
to help them understand the vision problems that many senior citizens face
In The Giver, what do Jonas' parents say when he asks if they love him?
They say they enjoy him and are proud of his accomplishments, but they do not love him.
What is a synonym for sufficient?
enough, plenty, adequate
What are the 3 categories that you are graded on for your writing assignments?
Focus & Organization
Evidence & Elaboration
Conventions