Sports
The Olympics are held every _____ years.
4
What is the biggest animal in the world?
Blue Whale
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
Where did Ms. Shainline visit museums at this break?
Washington D.C.
This signpost asks readers to look for phrases like "suddenly I realized" or "it came to me" and reveals important insights.
Aha Moment
Who has won more tennis grand slam titles, Venus Williams or Serena Williams?
Serena Williams
In what year was the first Iphone released
2007
Who invented the equation E=MC2
Albert Einstien
What classic fantasy show did Ms. Shainline start watching over break?
Game of Thrones
What is the definition of the word 'erratic'?
Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable
How many people are on the soccer pitch for one team?
11
What sank the Titanic?
An Iceberg
This part of the brain is responsible for memory and learning.
Hippocampus
How many times did Ms. Shainline go to the movies over break?
4
In the short story "The Most Dangerous Game," this is the name of the island where the story takes place.
Ship-Trap Island
What team won the mens soccer for the olympics this summer?
Spain
Who directed the movie "Jurassic Park"
Steven Spielberg
The concept of gravity was discovered by which famous physicist?
Issac Newton
What meal (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) did Ms. Shainline get take out for the most?
Breakfast
This literary term refers to a coming-of-age story that focuses on the protagonist's psychological and moral growth.
Bildungsroman
This NBA player broke the record for most career three-pointers made in 2024.
Stephen Curry
How many teeth does an adult human have?
32
What process do plants use to make food for themselves?
Photosynthesis
How many times did Ms. Pino and Ms. Shainline hang out?
1
What is the first literary text we read this year?
Thank You Ma'am by Langston Hughes