WOTD
Narrative Elements
The Breadwinner
Random Facts
Random ELA
100

If I "have the power to make decisions by myself," I have...

autonomy

100

Another word for narrative is...

story
100

What is the name of Parvana's younger brother in the book?

Ali

100

What is a baby rabbit called?

a kit

100

What is the capital city of Afghanistan?

Kabul

200

What idiom means to "have similar views or attitudes on something"?

see eye to eye

200

Setting answers what 2 questions?

where? and when?

200
About how long had it been since Maryam and Mother had gone outside?

1.5 years

200

Instead of saying "cheese" when getting their picture taken, people used to say what?

"prunes"

200

Who wrote the poem called "The Hill We Climb"?

Amanda Gorman

300

Whenever I see the purple character, I "give a facial expression of fear, disapproval, or pain"

grimace

300

What does the BUT in SOMEBODY WANTED BUT SO THEN mean?

"But why couldn't they have it?" - The problem/conflict in the story

300

How many people live in Parvana's home at the start of the book?

6 people

300

Humans are the only animals that experience what feeling?

embarrassment

300

Name one of the characters from "The Ingredients".

Big Boy, Jamal, Flaco, or Randy

400

I have "everything organized and prepared." I have what?

my ducks in a row

400

True or false: Friendship is an example of a theme.

FALSE

Friendship is forever is a theme, but friendship by itself is not.

400

What is Maryam upset about when she is about to go to get water with Parvana?

her shoes don't fit

400
There is only one letter that does not appear in any American state names. Which letter is it?

Q

400

Which color personality group is known as the thinkers?

green

500

Name the word that means "the brain's ability to change and adapt

neuroplasticity

500

What does Amy Tan want in "Fish Cheeks"?

for her crush to like her OR

to look and act like an American girl

500

Complete the quote by Mrs. Weera: "These are unusual times. They call for ______  _______ to do unusual things, just to get by."

ordinary people

500

What is the real name for a hashtag (#)?

an octothorpe
500

What does it mean for a book to be banned?

for individuals, government officials, or organizations to remove books from libraries, school reading lists, or bookstores because they object to their content, ideas, or themes