Idioms
Vocabulary
Pronouns
Point of View
Mrs. Fulkerson
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What is an idiom?
An idiom is a phrase that means one thing, but we use it to describe or explain something else.
100
Use the word assess correctly in a sentence.
Assess - determine one's ability
100
Give an example of a singular pronoun.
I, you, he, she, it
100
What are the three types of point of view an author can write from?
1st, 2nd, 3rd
100
What is Mrs. Fulkerson's favorite color?
Green
200
On page 283 of the Lock Book, what does "fall over each other" mean?
They really want to help.
200
What vocabulary word is a synonym for adjust?
Compensate
200
Give an example of a plural pronoun.
We, them, they
200
When an author writes from an unbiased POV, we say they are .......
Explaining facts and events. No emotion is shared.
200
What kind of motorcycle does Mrs. Fulkerson ride?
Honda CTX
300
On pg. 253 of the Key Book, what does "she never lost her cool" mean.
It means she stayed calm.
300
Give two examples of things that might deteriorate.
Cars, Houses, Food, People, etc.
300
What does a pronoun take the place of?
A noun.
300
On pg. 278 of the Lock Book, why does the author introduce Erik with a description of a dangerous event?
He wants to show how brave Erik is.
300
What is Mr. Fulkerson's job?
Truck Driver
400
On pg. 254 of the Key book, what does "Wilma never looked back" mean?
She never worried about the past.
400
What does the word implement mean?
To put a plan into effect.
400
Rewrite this sentence using a pronoun......The lake was filled with fish and the fishermen caught fish on the lake all day long.
Answer can vary
400
What would the author say in the text about Erik after he explains that Erik rarely complained of showed his frustration?
Erik is a trooper. He perseveres.
400
What is an idiom that Mrs. Fulkerson says all the time?
Answers vary
500
On pg. 255 of the Key book, what does "found themselves in hot water" mean?
It means they were in trouble.
500
What do we use our peripheral vision for?
To see what is on the side.
500
What is an antecedent?
The word that the pronoun replaces.
500
What detail in the Lock Book selection about Erik shows that the author thinks Erik is teaching his class well and he is respected by his students? Look on pg. 283.
His class rarely takes advantage of him. Students pitch in to help.
500
What is one life lesson that Mrs. Fulkerson want you to learn this year?
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