Grammar
What’s wrong with this sentence: “we went to the park after school.”
"We" should be capitalized.
What is the first thing you should include in an extended constructed response?
An introduction/A clear topic sentence or thesis that answers the question/prompt.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile compares using "like" or "as"; a metaphor does not.
What does it mean to infer?
To make an educated guess using clues from the text and your own knowledge.
What is your principals name?
Dr. Cardona
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence: A) I like pizza but, not with mushrooms. B) I like pizza, but not with mushrooms.
B) I like pizza, but not with mushrooms.
What does R.A.C.E. stand for?
RESTATE
ANSWER
CITE
EXPLAIN
What is the theme of a story?
The message or lesson the author wants to convey.
What are three phrases used in place of main idea?
Key idea, Central idea, Controlling idea
Name all 3 ELA teacher's names in alphabetical order.
Ms. Cherry, Ms. Craft, & Ms. Waterstreet
What is missing in this sentence? “On Tuesday we will have a quiz.”
A comma after “Tuesday.”
What does it mean to "cite text evidence"?
To include specific quotes or details from the passage to support your answer.
Give an example of personification.
Example: "The wind whispered through the trees." (Giving human qualities to non-human things)
What is tone in a story?
The author’s attitude toward the subject (e.g., serious, humorous, sarcastic).
What is something your teacher always says/does? (ANSWERS WILL VARY)
:)
Which sentence is correct? A) Their going to the store. B) They’re going to the store.
B) They’re going to the store.
What does it mean to elaborate in a paragraph?
To explain more by adding details, examples, or reasons.
What is a flashback?
When the story goes back in time to show past event.
What is mood in literature?
The feeling the reader gets from the text (e.g., gloomy, joyful, suspenseful).
What is Mr. Arabie's room number?
304
What’s the difference between there, their, and they’re?
There = a place; Their = possession; They’re = they are.
What is a good transition phrase to introduce text evidence? (ANSWERS WILL VARY)
“According to the text,” or “The author states…”
What does foreshadowing mean?
A hint or clue about something that will happen later in the story.
What is imagery?
Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses.
What is the mascot's Bear name?
*Bonus points if you know WHO the mascot is.
Mascot's name is Bailey the Bear
7th grader in costume: Kael