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Writing Detectives
100

In If I Built a School, what did the student imagine putting inside the school to make it more fun?

Roller coaster, treehouse, rocket room, aquarium, etc.

100

What language is most commonly spoken in Taiwan?

Mandarin Chinese

100

What is it called when a gymnast turns sideways with both hands on the floor and their legs go over their head?

Cartwheel

100

Which NBA team plays in Chicago?

Chicago Bulls

100

Who is speaking directly to the reader throughout a story?

The Narrator

200

In The Dark, where did Laszlo usually hide before he became brave?

Underte covers

200

Daily Double!

Taiwan is an island. Which ocean is it located next to?

200

What is it called when a gymnast jumps from one foot to the other with both legs stretched apart in the air?


Split leap

200

What is it called when a soccer player scores using their head?

A header

200

What literary device is being used if the wind whispers secrets?

Personification

300

In After the Fall, what new hobby did Humpty Dumpty discover after climbing back up?


Flying paper airplanes

300

Which Taiwanese snack is made by filling a fluffy bun with meat?

A. Dumplings

B. Bubble Tea

C. Gua Bao (Pork Bun)

D. Pizza

Gua Bao

300

What is it called when a gymnast finishes a routine without moving either foot after landing?

A stuck landing

300

Which soccer position usually scores the most goals?

Forward/Striker

300

Which stage of the Hero's Journey is when the hero learns, grows, and faces challenges?


Initiation

400

In The Book of Mistakes, what important lesson does the author teach?

Answer: Mistakes can become something beautiful or help us create something even better.

400

What colorful celebration often includes dragon dances and lanterns?

Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year)

400

What is it called when a gymnast swings all the way around the uneven bars without stopping?

A giant (giant swing)

400

If a player is standing behind the defenders when their teammate passes them the ball, what is the referee likely to call?


Offside

400

What is an epilogue?

A short section at the end of a story that tells what happens after the main events.

500

In Snappsy the Alligator, what does Snappsy keep reminding the narrator?

That the narrator is getting the story wrong (or exaggerating).

500

What was the former Western name for Taiwan invented by the Portuguese?

Formosa

500

Judges subtract points if a gymnast bends their knees, falls, or steps after landing. What part of the score are they judging?

A. Difficulty

B. Execution

C. Teamwork

D. Speed

Execution

500

What is the name of the basketball team from Dallas?


Mavericks

500

A hero is trapped in a cave. Before choosing to climb out, they first think about climbing, digging, and calling for help. What important writing strategy are they using?

Considering multiple strategies before choosing the best solution.