Argument & Research
How many paragraphs are in an argument essay?
6 paragraphs
What is a synonym?
A word that means exactly or nearly the same as another word.
What movie did we watch after finishing our literary nonfiction unit?
Hidden Figures
Intro to Library Skills, Banned Books Awareness, National Picture Book Month, Read a New Book/ Genre, Pooh to Poe.
What are the TWO things you should bring when you CONFER with MS. Combs?
Your reading book & your notebook.
What is the purpose of the "HOOK" in an argument essay?
To grab the attention of the reader/ get the reader interested.
What is an antonym for the word "mandatory"
Optional, voluntary, nonessential, unnecessary, etc.
Define "nonfiction" in your own words.
prose writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people. (answers may vary)
What is something Poe and Milne (author of Winnie the Pooh) have in common? (besides both being authors)
PTSD, Mental Health, etc. (answers may slightly vary)
What Room # is my classroom? (No, you may not get up and go check!!!)
#313
Counterclaim and Rebuttal Paragraph
Define the word "formidable" in your own words.
inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
The library classification system has "Literary Nonfiction" as its own section in the library. (True or False)
FALSE, you can find literary nonfiction in multiple spots in the library (excluding the fiction section of course.)
What is the name of the NFL team that was named after one of Edgar Allan Poe's stories?
Baltimore Ravens
What were the dates of the 2 snow days we've had so far this school year?
January 7th & February 4th
What could be a counterclaim for the claim "schools should have uniforms"
Schools should not have uniforms because..... (answers may vary)
Write a sentence using the word "candor"
Answers may vary.... candor means being honest or open.
List 2 character traits that could describe Dorothy Vaughan. (be prepared to defend WHY)
Brave, Smart, Confident, Ambitious, Bright, Hardworking, etc....
What is the name of the system that helps organize and classify books the library?
Dewey Decimal System
What is the name of the book Ms. Combs is currently reading?
The 7 1/2 Deaths of evelyn Hardcastle
What info you need to make a citation for a bibliography? List 3 things.
Author Name, Title of Article, URL, Date Published, Publisher, Website Name, Access Date, Page #, etc....
Provide a synonym & an antonym for the word "admonish"
To caution, advise, or counsel against something.
Synonym: advise, scold, warn, berate, "come down hard on", "give a piece of one's mind"... etc.
Antonym: praise, compliment, allow, permit, approve... etc.
What previous vocab word could relate back to the book "Hidden Figures"?
Boycott
What EXACT section in the library could I find a book about a boy named Harry Potter who is a wizard? Be SPECIFIC.
Fiction Section under ROW (first 3 letters of author's last name)
What is the current NMS word of the week and what does it mean?
reinforce = to strengthen or support.