Wonder
What was the name of Auggie's sister in the book, Wonder?
Via
Over the course of the story, how does Esperanza change?
She goes from spoiled and helpless to independent, caring, and responsible.
Who was Rachel Robinson?
Jackie's wife
Name two threats the rainforest is currently facing.
Deforestation and poaching.
Name 3 things you ALWAYS need to capitalize.
MINTS!
Name and explain at least one character trait that describes Summer.
Kind, compassionate, courageous, bold, confident, etc.
Explanations will vary.
What does the acronym UDHR stand for?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Who was Branch Rickey?
The Dodgers general manager and creator of the minor leagues. He recruited and coached Jackie.
Why is it valuable to study and protect the rainforest?
Answers will vary, but could include that we learn a lot from the biodiversity that exists and lives there, we can gain valuable resources and medicines, the trees absorb CO2 and produce oxygen, which helps prevent global warming and climate change...
Name 2 of the FANBOYS conjunctions you would use in a compound sentence.
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
Explain how Daisy is significant to the story.
She is the one character who knows and loves each character for exactly who they are, and she brings the family together.
What were the names of Esperanza's two uncles in the story?
Name and explain 3 character traits that describe Jackie Robinson.
Will vary.
Select one of the following groups from this list and explain how they are helping: One Tree Planted, WWF, Rainforest Trust, indigenous communities.
One Tree Planted: reforests
WWF: protects wildlife and native lands
Rainforest Trust: creates protected nature reserves
Indigenous communities: utilize ancestral knowledge to live sustainably
Write an example of a COMPLEX sentence, and label the DEPENDENT and INDEPENDENT clauses.
Ex: While you're up (dependent clause), can you grab the ketchup? (independent clause)
Choose a side & defend: Is Jack Will a fake friend?
How does Mama become sick in the story?
There is a dust storm and she contracts valley fever.
Explain how outside influences also helped him be successful.
Will vary, but could include his family, fans, the Black press, changes in laws and policies, and Branch Rickey among others.
What does the acronym PSA stand for?
Public Service Announcement
Name the 5 paragraphs all typical analytical essays have.
Intro, Body 1, 2, 3, Conclusion
Explain what it means to "choose kind."
When given the choice to be right or kind, choose kind, means that doing the right thing for others is more important than winning or anything else. It has the greatest potential to have the greatest positive impact.
What is one theme we can take away from the book?
Answers will vary.
What is something that Jackie Robinson and the other athlete leaders of social change we studied have in common?
Will vary.
What are 2-3 things an artist or creator should consider when crafting a PSA?
audience, message, engagement, etc.
What is the difference between narrative and analytical writing?
Narrative writing tells a story, analytical writing makes an argument or shares an analysis of something.