1960s
S.E. Hinton wrote this young adult book based on her high school experience with her Greaser friends.
What is The Outsiders?
This notable person is known for playing Hawkeye in The Avengers and recovering from a serious accident IRL.
Who is Jeremy Renner?
This short story, by Matsuo Basho, gives a lesson that society should value the elderly.
What is "The Aged Mother"?
This goes in the beginning of an introduction paragraph to capture the reader's attention.
What is a hook?
Say hello! This is Mr. Fraeyman's favorite TV show.
What are the teletubbies?
This group of people in the 1960s were typically wealthy people who dressed in a preppy style.
Who are the socs (socials)?
This blond singer is working hard 9-5 to write catchy country songs.
Who is Dolly Parton?
This Robert Frost poem was recited by Ponyboy, saying that nothing "gold", or precious, lasts forever.
What is "Nothing Gold Can Stay"?
These three paragraphs are the "meat and potatoes" of the essay. They are dedicated to proving the writer's point.
What are body paragraphs?
(Scope): Due to growing overpopulation, some people think that these little buggers will eventually be just as available to eat as chicken and beef.
What are bugs/insects?
Let's get ready to rumble! Rumble is slang for this.
What is a fight?
This professional athlete is known to be the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
A leading author during the Harlem Renaissance, he wrote "Thank You Ma'am".
Who is Langston Hughes?
This kind of evidence is not directly word-for-word from the text. It is summarized in the writer's own words.
What is a paraphrase/paraphrased evidence?
(Scope) Buying tickets and reselling them for a much higher price for profit is known as this.
What is scalping?
"I didn't know you were out the cooler, Dally." Cooler is slang for this.
What is jail/prison?
This 1950's actress is known for her blond hair, fashion, and makeup. She was a candle in the wind.
Who is Marilyn Monroe?
In this speech, Chief Joseph says that the words of his oppressors are worth nothing if no action comes from them. $$
What is "Words Do Not Pay"?
This kind of statement is at the end of an introduction paragraph. It states whatever the essay writer is planning to prove.
What is a thesis (statement)?
Also acceptable: Claim
This state considered a "sugar ban" to make sugary drinks much less available for kids to buy.
What is New York.
JD is a way to describe this kind of young person.
What is a juvenile delinquent?
This basketball player played for the Boston Celtics in the 1980s. He was was so good, he had a song written about him "Bird is the Word"
Who is Larry Bird?
The story, "Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence" is about 3 sisters escaping a boarding school meant to re-educate native Australians, also know as this group of people.
Who are the Aboriginals / Aboriginal people?
For essays requiring research, this page appears at the end of an essay giving credit to the authors where a writer got the information.
What is a works cited page?
Also acceptable: bibliography
Who is Icarus?
(Will allow misspelling as long as pronunciation is the same)