Claudette Colvin
What did Claudette Colvin do that is important?
She refused to give up her seat on the bus and helped the civil rights movement.
Who is the protagonist of The Crossover?
Josh Bell
In "The Raven," what was wrong with the speaker?
He was mourning the loss of his wife and thought that the raven was taunting him.
What is 'theme'?
the lesson, message, or moral of the story
What does TEEC stand for?
Topic sentence, Evidence, Explanation, and Closing Sentence
Where did Claudette Colvin refuse to give up her seat?
Montgomery, Alabama
What is Josh's nickname?
Filthy McNasty
Who wrote "The Raven"?
Edgar Allan Poe
What is 'central idea'?
What the text is mostly about
What is a claim?
a statement that has to be supported by evidence
How old was Claudette when she was arrested?
Fifteen Years Old
Name all of the members of "Team Bell"
Josh, Jordan (JB), Chuck (Da Man), and Crystal Bell
In "Daedalus and Icarus," how did Icarus die?
He flew too close to the sun, and his wax wings melted.
List the three types of irony
Dramatic, Situational, and Verbal
What goes in an introductory paragraph?
Hook, background information, and thesis statement
How many months later did Rosa Parks also refuse to give up her seat?
What is wrong with Josh's dad?
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) and
Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)
In "The Legend of King Arthur," how did young Arthur become king?
He pulled the sword from the anvil/stone.
What are the parts of a narrative arc (6)?
Exposition, Inciting Incident, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution
What is a rebuttal?
Your response to the counterclaim. Why the other side of the argument is wrong or worse
What year was Claudette arrested?
1955
Kwame Alexander
In "The Tell-Tale Heart," why did the narrator kill his elderly neighbor?
His evil, blind eye
List the types of third person pov.
What goes in a thesis statement?
Your claim and points/reasons