Figurative Language
Grammar
EOC
Writing
Misc.
100

A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

Personification

100
Fix any errors in capitalization, quotations, and/or punctuation.


During the fireworks show Lisa Smith shouted "Did you see the heart-shaped one"

During the fireworks show, Lisa Smith shouted, "Did you see the heart-shaped one?"

100

What is the best way to approach "select all that apply" questions?

Process of elimination

100

Create an in-text citation for any quote from a book in this room. 

Varies.

100

The first untethered space walk took place from which spacecraft?

Challenger

200

Description that appeals to the 5 senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste).

Imagery

200

Correct any punctuation/capitalization errors.

Some of the wizards knew Hermione Granger personally, Others had only known stories about her.

Some of the wizards knew Hermione Granger personally; others had only known stories about her.

200

What is true about "select the best option" questions?

There will be more than one accurate answer.

200

Come up with a sequence of transition words for an essay that do NOT include first, second, or in conclusion.  Include one for three body points and a conclusion.

Varies

200

In which decade did The Jackson 5 sign to Motown?

1960s

300

Contradictory terms placed side by side.

Oxymoron

300

Select the words parallel to the italicized word.

Harry Potter enjoyed hiking, swimming, and running on the weekends.

hiking  swimming

300

When approaching the essay, what are some things we went over that will probably be required?

Blended writing

Two texts

300

Explain the three genres of writing.  Write a short paragraph using all three. Label.

Varies

300

Which musical featured the song "I Feel Pretty"

West Side Story

400

A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance

Allusion

400

Label the independent and dependent clauses of the sentence below.

Though they are a bit crazy, Mrs. Wilson loves her students.

Though they are a bit crazy- dependent

Mrs. Wilson loves her students- independent

400

How do you approach the chart questions?

Define categories first.  Then categorize.

400

Demonstrate what an essay outline would look like (similar to what I usually put on the board). MUST include all parts of the intro, etc.

Hook, claim, relevance

Point

Evidence

Analysis

Conclusion

Call  to action

400

In which country was Arnold Schwarzenegger born?

Austria

500

A figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words. It may also be a situation that ends up in quite a different way than what is generally anticipated. In simple words, it is a difference between appearance and reality. There are two basic types.  Name both.

Situational Irony

Verbal Irony

500

Write a sentence in which you can label the subject, direct object, verb, adjective, and properly use a colon.

Varies.

500

What are ALL of the requirements to go on the incentive trip?

On time

Phone away

Chromebook

Charger

Earbuds

Work Hard

Be positive!

500

What are all the requirements for a works cited page?

12 pt font

Times new roman

double spaced

alphabetical order

hanging indent

500

This author (one of Mrs. Wilson's favorites) worked as both a scholar of languages and on the Oxford English Dictionary before writing his bestselling novels. He researched and explained the etymology of words starting with W. Known words of his include “waggle” and “walrus.” For a man of such erudition, it’s somewhat odd that he consistently told reporters “cellar door” was the most beautiful phrase in the English language. Who knows; perhaps it takes a PhD in Old Norse to understand.

J.R.R. Tolkien