Info.Argumentative
True or False: Argumentative writing persuades the reader?
True
DAILY DOUBLE! What country did Jasper and Shauzia flee from?
Afghanistan
DAILY DOUBLE! True or false: Personal Narrative is a story about yourself.
TRUE
True or False: A historical fiction text is set in the future.
False - It is set in the past.
What is the boy wizard's name in J.K. Rowling’s book series?
Harry Potter
Multiple Choice: What is the last sentence in the introduction of an argumentative essay?
A. topic Sentence
B. Conclusion
C. Thesis
D. Theme
Thesis
Multiple Choice: What is the name of the bully that Ghost would get into altercations with?
A. Brandon
B. Ben
C. Brodie
D.Bradley
A. Brandon
MULTIPLE CHOICE: What is the name of the diagram we use to plan our events?
A. Plot Mountain
B. Events Planner
C. Plot Hill
D. Plot Party
Plot Mountain
MULTIPLE CHOICE: Which literary element is MOST important in historical fiction?
A. Plot Twist
B. Climax
C. Plot
D. Setting
D. Setting
DAILY DOUBLE: How many players are there on a basketball team?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 10
D. 5
D. 5
DAILY DOUBLE! Name three nonfiction text features.
Various answers. Table of contents, caption, photo, bar graph, index, glossary, headings, timeline & more!
DAILY DOUBLE: Where was Ghost when he stole the shoes?
The Sports Store
Find the simile.
I was going down the roller coaster which lead into a dark tunnel. I was moving at the speed of light. I felt like I was getting eating by a dinosaur.
I felt like I was getting eating by a dinosaur.
Setting is made up of what 3 things?
Time, place & environment.
In Diary of a Wimpy Kid, what do you get when you touch the stinky cheese?
Cheese Touch
Why do we include background information about our topic?
Background information gives the reader information about the topic so they understand it better.
How come the lavender field was so special to Shauzia?
It was her motivation to keep going and reach the sea.
DAILY DOUBLE! What does the word STEAL stand for?
Speech
Thoughts
Effects on Others
Actions
Looks
DAILY DOUBLE: What should you do before reading a historical fiction text?
Research the time period!
Multiple choice: How many countries are there in the world?
A. 196
B. 195
C. 197
D. 199
B. 195
What was Marley Dias goal / mission?
To show more representation for black girls in books. She contributed over 1,000 books to libraries.
What was the characters (Ghost) problem or goal?
Ghost struggled with money and couldn’t afford track practice clothes.
Name 5 short story genres.
Fantasy, humor, thriller, horror, romance, realistic fiction, historical fiction, etc
Name 4 characters from Mud City.
Shauzia, Jasper, Mrs.Weera, Barbara, Tom, Parvana,
How many squares are there on a chess board?
64