Vocab
What is the definition of "sham"?
fake or false; not genuine
How many dogs does Ms. Stillman have?
Two! Winston and Honey
What is one type of figurative language?
ANSWER MAY VARY
In "The Save" by Joseph Bruchac, what was the main character's name?
Oren
What is the largest ocean in the world?
A 20 mile walk is an example of a _______?
Trek
Where did Ms. Stillman go to college?
UNH
A story about a wizard and a dragon would fit into the genre of __________________
Fantasy
What position did the main character play in "The Save"?
Goalie (third string)
What is the capital of Alaska?
Juneau
What does it mean to be "impartial"?
Fair / not favoring one side over another / unbiased
What is Ms. Stillman's favorite color?
Green
What does "theme" mean?
The lesson or moral that the author wants you to learn
Where does lacrosse originate from?
Native American sports/games
How many consonants are in the English alphabet?
21 (this includes Y, which is sometimes considered a vowel)
The area was _______________ after the hurricane.
Devastated
What book will we be reading in Ms. Stillman's RAM group?
Space Case
What are the three major types of writing/essays?
Explanatory/Informational
Persuasive/Argumentative
Narrative
How would you describe the main character at the beginning of the story versus at the end of the story?
At first, Oren was insecure and had no confidence in his abilities. He felt that his save in the game was just luck. At the end, he became more confident, especially after saving his grandfather. He realized that he is more than just lucky.
What is the world's largest mammal?
Blue whale