Borders
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Guess the Song
ELA Riddles
100

Who is the main character in Borders?

The Blackfoot Mother  

100

Githerments

a random assortment of unmatching things

100

What Canadian NHL team made the 2024 Stanley Cup Final?

Edmonton Oilers 

100

Crazy Train - Ozzy Osborne 

100

I’m the main message or lesson of a story. What am I?

Theme

200

Why does the mother refuse to say she is Canadian or American?

She's Blackfoot 

200

Blutterbunged

to be dumbfounded and open-mouthed in amusement

200

What major international sporting event took place in Paris in 2024? Be specific 

The Summer Olympics 

200

Enter Sandman - Metallica 

200

I’m the person telling the story. I could be first or third person.

Narrator 

300

Where do the mother and son get stuck?

The Border Crossing 

300

Snoozledom

the utterly delicious state of being nestled in bed either half awake or fully asleep

300

Which women’s sports league has grown hugely in popularity in North America recently?

WNBA

300

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

300

I’m a struggle between characters, nature, or yourself.

Conflict 

400

What theme is MOST strongly shown in Borders?

Identity / Pride / Belonging

400

Snollygoster

A person who can't be trusted

400

When was the last time the Buffalo Bills won the Superbowl?

They haven't 

400

I’m the moment when the problem is solved.  

Resolution 

500

How does the author show the mother’s strength without directly saying it?

Through her actions and persistence

500

Isolophilia

strong affection for solitude

500

Where are the Winter Olympics taking place this year? 

Italy 

500

Can't Fight this Feeling Anymore - REO Speedwagon 

500

I give hints about what will happen later in the story.

Foreshadowing