6th Grade
Name one story we read this year
When you reach me, Stargirl, The Name of this Book is Secret, Number the Stars, Charlotte Doyle, Call it Courage, A Long Walk to Water
The punctuation that ends a question
What is a question mark
Peter Piper picked a pack of pickled peppers is an example of...
What is alliteration
Correct the spelling...
were going to the mall
We're
What is a common noun?
Common nouns are words for types of things, people, and places, such as “dog,” “professor,” and “city
Give example of a metaphor
varies
What is the antonym for happy
sad
WHAT IS A METAPHOR?
Direct comparison of things without using like or as
Correct the spelling...
Where going to go to the mall. Were is it?
We're and where
What is a thesis sentence?
A thesis sentence is the main idea or central argument of an essay, usually stated in one clear, concise sentence.
Give an example of an Oxymoron
Oxymoron is when two words seem to contradict each other but make sense overall.
What is the first sentence of your essay called
Hook
Jane Doe, born on March 14, 1985, is a bestselling author known for her gripping mystery novels. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and painting.
Is this 1st or 3rd person?
3rd person
A third-person biography uses pronouns like "he," "she," or "they" to refer to the subject of the biography.
Fix the error.
They don't know how to was there hair.
their
What is a proper noun
names specific things
What is a synonym for energetic?
What is any word that means getting someone to do something
What is hyperbole
What is hyperbole A huge exaggeration
Fix the sentence...
Noah goes to selah middle school. He plays football soccer and volleyball.
Selah Middle School (proper nouns are capitalized)
Commas in between the sports
Fix the error.
I made a salad. It had lettuce tomato and croutons.
commas
What is a simile?
When you compare two things using like or as.
What is the name of the sentence at the beginning of each body paragraph?
Topic Sentence
A synonym of a sad
unhappy
What is the antecedent in this sentence?
The dog barked loudly because it saw a stranger.
Dog is the antecedent in this sentence. It refers back to the dog.
What is the correct spelling of ackommodate which means to provide space or make adjustments for someone or something?
It can also mean to help out or meet someone's needs.
accommodate
An article is a kind of an adjective. What are the 3 articles?
a, an and the