Capstone Corner
TEXAS
Wednesday Wordplay
More About Morris
Mixed Bag
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TRUE or FALSE: Every 9th grade student will present their Capstones on March 5th.
TRUE! You will each make a slideshow and present to two teachers in the cafeteria on the same day.
Don't panic! We are going to make sure you are all well-prepared. :-)
100
1. What does the T stand for?
2. What are you supposed to accomplish in the T of each Body Paragraph?
1. Topic Sentence
2. State one of your three reasons that support your claim.
100
In her survey, Maggie was collecting _________ in order to prove her hypothesis.
a. vibes
b. data
c. numbers
d. names
b. data
100
Jem's heritage is a blend of these two cultures.
What are Jamaican and Israeli?
100
Which sentence needs commas?
a) I like to read write and draw.
b) She likes swimming and running.
c) They are going to the park today.
d) I went to the store after school.
a) I like to read write and draw.
CORRECTED: "I like to read, write, and draw."
200
What are the three components of your Capstone Introduction?
Hook, Connector, Thesis
200
1. What does the E stand for?
2. What are you supposed to accomplish in the E of each Body Paragraph?
1. Expand
2. Provide the necessary CONTEXT for your audience to understand the stated reason.
200
In his Capstone essay, Jose used three _________ from his articles in order to prove his thesis.
a. Reasons
b. Lines
c. Quotations
d. Pages
c. Quotations
200
Jem has two cats named these.
a. Oreo and Cupcake
b. Lil Baby and Nastu
c. Goku and Gohan
What are Lil Baby and Nastu?
200
What is the name of the sweet, custard-based dessert that is a favorite in Philadelphia?
a. Little Debbies
b. Tastykake
c. Entenmann's
d. Brownies
b. Tastykake
300
How many quotes should you have collected, if you read and annotated all three articles?
NINE (3 quotes per 3 articles)
300
1. What does the X stand for?
2. What are you supposed to accomplish in the X of each Body Paragraph?
1. eXample (we know...)
2. Present a QUOTATION from an article to back up your presented reason.
300
Before taking a side in the argument, you first must ask for the _________ in order to fully understand the situation.
a. Perspectives
b. Tea
c. Beef
d. Context
d. Context
300
Jem is pursuing a degree in this field of study at Temple University.
What is English?
300
RIDDLE TIME: I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
A candle
400
What is the THESIS STATEMENT SECRET FORMULA?
"In this project, I will argue that [CLAIM] because [REASON 1], [REASON 2], and [REASON 3]."
400
1. What does the A stand for?
2. What are you supposed to accomplish in the A of each Body Paragraph?
1. Analysis
2. Put your quote in your own words in order to explain how it helps develop your reason.
400
During the procedure, the Doctor performed a routine _________ of the patient in an effort to find a diagnosis.
a. Analysis
b. Glance
c. Quiz
d. Review
a. Analysis
400
This is the name of Jem's brand, focused on hair care and styling.
What is JemLocz?
400
RIDDLE TIME: What can travel around the world while staying in one corner?
A stamp.
500
When is the final draft of your Capstone Essay due?
a. February 14th
b. Tonight at 11:59pm
c. February 7th
d. March 1st
a. February 14th
500
1. What does the S stand for?
2. What are you supposed to accomplish in the S of each Body Paragraph?
1. Significance
2. Block out the haters by using your evidence to shut down the counterargument.
500
The concept that all cats are evil is a _________. Only some cats are evil!
a. Manifestation
b. Prediction
c. Thought
d. Fallacy
Fallacy
500
Aside from hair and school, Jem loves nurturing these.
What is plants?
500
Who won the very first Super Bowl?
Green Bay Packers
