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In this excerpt, a father and son use pomegranates and oranges when discussing life.
My Father Was A Simple Man
-ology
the study of
zoology
herbology
"A colossus, such as the Statue of Liberty, can be seen for miles around".
Define colossus.
Described as large, massive
What text structure is being used in the following example?
"My Saturday morning began at 7:00 AM when my alarm finally went off. I stumbled to the kitchen to brew a fresh pot of coffee. After enjoying the quiet, I headed out for a brisk jog around the neighborhood at 8:00 AM. Once I returned, I showered and prepared a large breakfast. By 10:30 AM, I sat down on the couch to read, fully energized for the weekend."
Chronological
What is the only food that can never go bad?
Honey
In this excerpt, the main character has a truly terrible day all because her teacher didn't listen to her.
Eleven
un-
not
unforgivable
uncertain
"The army attempted to thwart the enemy, but failed, allowing them to advance".
Define thwart.
to stop or block something from happening
What text structure is being used in the following example?
While online and in-person learning both offer quality education, they differ significantly in flexibility and social interaction, making them better suited for different types of students.
Compare & Contrast
What does the “E” in email stand for?
Electronic
In these excerpts we learn life lessons through short stories, typically involving animals.
Aesop's Fables
mort
death
mortuary
mortal
"Being eccentric—such as having pink or blue hair—is sure to get you attention, but it may not be the kind you want".
Define eccentric.
unusual, strange, quirky (not in a negative way)
Name the four read alouds from this year in order from first to last.
1. Restart
2. Hatchet
3. Refugee
4. Pocket Bear
Which letter does not appear in any U.S. state name?
Q
Name the two excerpts we read by Gary Paulsen
Hatchet and Guts: The True Stories Behind Hatchet and the Brian Books
The word used when referring to both prefixes and suffixes.
Affixes
"John was meticulous in his work as an artist, taking great pains to be detailed, precise, and thorough with all of his paintings".
Define meticulous.
paying very close attention to detail
"It was addressed in swirling gold lettering and sealed with a red wax crest."
Based on this sentence, what can the reader infer about the envelope?
It contained something important, it was mailed with great care.
What is the real name for the # symbol?
Octothorpe
In this excerpt we hear a biography about Jackie Robinson.
I Never Had It Made
-ist
a person
scientist
florist
"There was a long hiatus in the television broadcast; it was a welcome pause from the technical problems."
Define hiatus.
a temporary break or gap in an activity that usually continues later
What text structure is being used in the following example?
The Great Barrier Reef is threatened by global warming; the rising water temperature causes reef bleaching, making the reef less colorful and more prone to disease. Reef bleaching is the effect; global warming and rising temperatures are the cause.
Cause & Effect
What is the strongest human muscle?
Masseter (Jaw)
*Based on weight and size 200 pound of force.
Endurance=heart
Raw Strength=gluteus maximus
Supporting body weight/pull=soleus