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Define the word demean or use it in a sentence that shows the meaning of the word.
To cause the lowering of self esteem; to put down another person's character or reputation
Name all 3 attorneys in the book, Monster.
Sandra Petrocelli, Kathy O'Brien and Asa Briggs.
What are the 4 types of sentences?
TS- Topic Sentence
CD- Concrete detail
CM- Commentary sentence
CS- Concluding sentence
What is Mr. LaCroix's favorite activity?
FISHING!!!
What type of fish is Nemo in the movie Finding Nemo.
Clown fish
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Who is Mr. Sawicki and what role does he play in the trial?
Mr. Sawicki is Steve's film teacher at his school and he comes to court to defend Steve's innocence.
What does a TS need to include?
Author, title of the book, claim
Where is Mr. Heifetz's favorite activity?
Volunteering in the woods
Name our three administrators
Describe three things that could be turbulent.
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How does Osvaldo Cruz get caught for his role in the robbery?
Playing basketball, the weather or the neighborhood.
What do you need to have in an MLA header?
Name, Teacher's name, Class name and date the assignment is due
What state is Mr. LaCroix from?
New Hampshire
Name 2 out of the 3 types of bass (fish).
Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass.
Define the word cursory and use it in a sentence.
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What was James King's sentence?
25 years to life
What are the 4 parts of a CD or concrete detail?
Transition, adv. clause, direct quote, citation.
Mr. Heifetz teaches what other subject?
social studies!
Name 3 Washington DC sports teams
Wizards, WFT, DC United, Capitals.
Use both anonymous and encompass in a single sentence. The sentence must show understanding of the meaning of the words.
The anonymous author was encompassed by the millions of books in his circular library.
What do the prisoners call the area where they eat food in the prison?
Mess hall
Describe how a TS, CD and CM are connected and their relationship to one another.
The TS is your claim, what the whole paragraph is about or focusing on. Your CDs will provide examples from the text that demonstrate your claim and your CMs connect your CD back to your TS and give your opinion and/or reasons how the CD supports your claim.
How long have Mr. LaCroix and Mr. Heifetz known each other?
Since September, 2 months!
Name all 7 dwarfs from Snow White.
Grumpy, Dopey, Doc, Happy, Bashful, Sneezy and Sleepy