Grammar
Elements of a Story
School Trivia
Texts we have read
Riddles/Puns
100

 A person, place, thing, or idea. 

Noun. 

100

What is the part of the story where the problem occurs? (Known as the turning point)

Climax. 

100

Who is the principal of Americas High School? 

Patricia Cuevas/Mrs. Cuevas 

100

Arachne and Athena: 

What did Athena turn Arachne into at the end of the story?

A spider. 

100

Kate's mother has three children-Snap, Crackle, and _____

Kate. 

200

Place the Commas: 

I went to lunch with my mother brother and sister.

I went to lunch with my mother, brother, and sister.

200

What is the time and place of a story called? 

Setting. 

200

When are the tutoring hours for this class? 

Tuesday and Thursday @ 8:15 a.m. 

200

Harrison Bergeron:

Why was George and Hazel's TV program interrupted?

A reporter attempted to announce that Harrison Bergeron had escaped from jail.

200

I have all the knowledge you have, but I am not much larger than your fist. What am I?

I'm your brain. 

300

Which form of (to/too/two)

 means 'also/excessive'?

Too. 

300

What is the sequence of events in a story called? (each event causes or leads to the next) 

Plot. 

300

What is Americas High School's motto? 

"Education is the key to your future" 

300

What tastes better than it smells?

Your tongue. 

400

Combine these two sentences. 

Joe fell on his bike. He didn't get hurt.

Joe fell on his bike, but he didn't get hurt.

400

What are the actors in a story's plot called? (they can be people, animals, or whatever the author chooses)

Characters.

400

Who is Americas High School's mascot? What is his name? 

Travis the Trailblazer. 

400

Hello My Name is: 

What are some ways that Jun Hyuk tried to change his identity? 

He decides to change his traditional Korean name to an American name, stop eating Korean food, stop speaking in Korean, change his taste in music, and change the way that he dresses.

400

Where does a boat go when it's not feeling well?

To the dock. 

500

What is the correct spelling? 

The football team won (its / it's) final game.

its. 

500

What do you call a character who is conflict with the main character? (could also be known as the "enemy")

- Note that not every story will have one.  

Antagonist. 

500

What year did the first class of Americas High School graduate in?

2000. 

500

What did the Doctor prescribe to the sick lemon? 

LEMON-AID.