Are you smarter than a middle schooler?
Lesson Learned
Wednesday Words!
Philly Philly!
Mixed Bag
100
"I’ve told you a million times to clean your backpack out before tomorrow!" This sentence is an example of which literary device?
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
Metaphor
3. Hyperbole
100
What is the password to access the STAR test?
admin
100
It is common for younger siblings to ______________ their older siblings. They would do anything to a rise out of their big brothers and sisters!
It is common for younger siblings to ANTAGONIZE their older siblings. They would do anything to a rise out of their big brothers and sisters!
100
What is the name of the iconic bell that symbolizes American independence?
A) The Freedom Bell
B) The Independence Bell
C) The Liberty Bell
D) The Justice Bell
C) The Liberty Bell
100
For which federal holiday do we have off on Monday?
LABOR DAY
200
"Maya nervously tapped her pencil against the desk. She wondered if Mr. Davis would call on her next. Meanwhile, across the room, Leo was completely relaxed, though Maya had no idea what he was thinking." What point of view is this?
First person
Second person
Third person
Author person
4. Third person
200
What FOUR categories can you earn 'checks' for, contributing to your DAILY GRADE?
Warm-Up
Homework
Skillwork
Engagement
200
Coach Schneider held a team meeting to get ready for the volleyball game today. It’s important to _____________ the other team’s strengths and weaknesses in order to prepare her players.
Coach Schneider held a team meeting to get ready for the volleyball game today. It’s important to ANTICIPATE the other team’s strengths and weaknesses in order to prepare her players.
200
Which Philadelphia sports team won the World Series in 2008?
A) Philadelphia Eagles
B) Philadelphia 76ers
C) Philadelphia Phillies
D) Philadelphia Flyers
C) Philadelphia Phillies
200
What is the name of our school's library that has their grand reopening on Monday, September 14?
DreamEscape Library
300
What is the median of the following set of numbers:
10, 2, 6, 16, 8, 12, 19
Median: 10
300
Which group of people are the biggest advocate for book bannings?
PARENTS
300
On the day of the science test, Reid walked into class early and saw the answer key on Ms. Pulido's desk. He faced an ___________ dilemma: "Do I look at the answers or do I trust my knowledge?"
On the day of the science test, Reid walked into class early and saw the answer key on Ms. Pulido's desk. He faced an ETHICAL dilemma: "Do I look at the answers or do I trust my knowledge?"
300
What document was signed in Philadelphia in 1776?
A) The Constitution
B) The Declaration of Independence
C) The Bill of Rights
D) The Emancipation Proclamation
B) The Declaration of Independence
300
What is the name of the artist who wrote and recorded the song where the iconic and mysterious "quiet on the creek" trend comes from?
Saucy Santana
400
Name one component of the literary plot diagram.
400
In what year was the first recorded book banning?
1637
400
Write an original sentence that features the word antagonize. (You can change the word to "antagonized," "antagonizes," and "antagonizing" to fit your sentence!)
If it works, it works!
400
Which founding father is known for his experiments with electricity and lived in Philadelphia?
A) Thomas Jefferson
B) George Washington
C) Benjamin Franklin
D) John Adams
C) Benjamin Franklin
400
What is the name of the superhero who can fly and shoot lasers from his eyes?
Cyclops
500
Ben spent hours writing a funny story to share with his class. He couldn't wait to hear everyone laugh. But when he read it out loud, the room stayed completely quiet. No one laughed. Blushing, Ben sat down, feeling like a total failure. He almost threw his paper in the trash. Instead, he took a deep breath, took out his pencil, and started rewriting the jokes to make them better.
What is a possible theme for this passage?
If it works, it works! (Re: Overcoming adversity)
500
What does 'IRLA' stand for?
Independent Reading Level Assessment
500
Write an original sentence that features the word ethical. (You can change the word to "unethical" or "ethically" to fit your sentence!)
If it works, it works!
500
Define the term "Whiz Wit."
A cheesesteak featuring cheese whiz and fried onions.
500
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