Civil War
The Boys' War
The Boys' War
What factors led to the start of the Civil War?
The South wanting to secede, The South wanted the newly discovered west to have slavery while the North wanted it to be free. The North wanted to completely abolish slavery while the South wanted it to remain legal.
Milo was feeling very _____ before he found the tollbooth
Bored
What is the past tense of "go"?
What should you include in the conclusion of an opinion essay?
Your restated opinion and main points
What is our school mascot?
panther
How did most boys react, or respond, to the war ending?
Boys were excited to get home and be done with the war. Northern soldiers had more celebrations than Southern soldiers did.
What does the character Tock represent in the story?
Time
What part of speech is the word quickly in the sentence: "She ran quickly to the bus stop"?
Adverb
What should every sentence begin with?
A capital letter
Name every 5th grade teacher
Hernandez, Hibdon, Lamoreaux, Thompson, Dodge, Covington, Tavares
Adventure and glory
Who helps Milo along his journey to rescue Rhyme and Reason?
The Watchdog "Tock" and the Humbug
Choose the verb in this sentence: "He jumped over the puddle."
Jumped
What is an opinion statement?
A statement that reflect your opinion on the topic.
Which app do teachers use to communicate with parents?
Remind
What was one of the main roles of the drummer boys?
Communicating orders during battles
The city where words are bought and sold is called ___________
Dictionopolis
What is the adjective in the sentence: "The tall tree swayed in the wind"?
Tall
When should you cite your sources in an essay?
When you use someone else's words or ideas
What do we promise to ourselves and others every morning on announcements?
At East Elementary we are safe with our bodies and our words, we are kind to ourselves and others, we are helpful to our school community, and I am responsible for my own learning.
Many boys who fought in the Civil War were as young as _ years old.
12
What is the primary theme of "The Phantom Tollbooth"?
The value of education and curiosity
Which word is a conjunction in the sentence: "I wanted pizza, but I had to eat vegetables"?
But
What is the purpose of a rough draft?
To get your ideas down without worrying about mistakes
What is the last day of school?
June 10th, 2025