Grammar 📝
Photo Essay 📸
Valentine's Day ❤️
Valentine's Day History 🏹
Things Ms. G Loves
100

TRUE OR FALSE

This date is written correctly: Mar. 10th, 2024 

FALSE

100

Which photo shot: Establishes the scene and context, Helps viewers understand geographic location, Sets the stage for the story

Wide Angle Shot

100

Valentine's Day is the biggest holiday for this giving this type of gift. 

Flowers

100

Every year, thousands of people send letters addressed to Italy to the one of the main subjects of this romantic tragedy by Shakespeare. 

Juliet

100

Ms. G loves her cat more than anything. He is named after her favorite morning drink: coffee! What is his name? 🐈‍⬛

- Brew, Brew-ucifer when he is bad, Brew-ito when he is good

200

TRUE OR FALSE

This title is written correctly: “To the Lighthouse”

TRUE

200

Which photo shot: Introduces characters, Shows personality, and Captures relationships

Medium Shot

200

These states officially became US states on Valentine's Day. One in 1859 and the other in 1912. 

Oregon and Arizona

200

During the Middle Ages, it was a common belief that the February 14th marked the beginning of this animal types mating season. 

Birds (That's where love birds come from!!)

200

Ms. G loves teaching. The first year she taught, she was at an elementary school. What grade did she teach? 

2nd Grade in East St. Louis, Missouri

300

Captions are always written in three sentences. The first sentence is in ______ tense, the second is in _____ tense, and the last is a quote. 

Present, Past 

300

What three photographs are needed for a complete photo essay? 

Wide/Medium/Close Up

300

Consumers buy over this many pounds of chocolate and candy for Valentine's Day 

Hint: (_ _ million)

58 Million

300

One of the first Valentine's Day cards ever written was during the 15th century by the Duke of Orleans from what location? (library, school, market...)

Prison! As a prisoner for more than 20 years, he would never see his valentine’s reaction to the poem he wrote. 

300

Ms. G loves her brother. He is currently in medical school at what major Texas university?

Texas Tech! He is in med school right now. 🩺

400

TRUE OR FALSE

This sentence is written correctly: I texted my friend the address and said, "We're at 11223 Cedar Park Road." 

FALSE

400

What step in the photo essay involves: narrowing your focus and finding the "money shot"

Step 1: Theme

400

How many states in the US have cities with a town named "Valentine" 

Four! Arizona, Nebraska, Texas, and Virginia.

400

During the Middle Ages, men would sew the names of women who they were coupled with. After choosing their woman, they wore her name where?

They wrote their other half's name on their sleeves to show their bond. This is where the term "wear your heart on your sleeve" originated! 

400

Ms. G loves being a Wildcat! 20 years ago in 2006, she was also a wildcat because she was obsessed with this Disney Channel movie that involved the East High Wildcats:

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL

500

In English class, when you cite something you use MLA format. In Journalism class, when we do it is called what?

AP (Associated Press) Style

500

What type of shot: Summarizes the entire story, Shows essential elements, Captures growth or change and Ties narrative together

Signature Shot

500

 In this Asian country, Valentine's Day is the most common wedding anniversary. 

Philippines

500

The Valentine’s Day tradition of giving a box of candy was started by Richard ______ , who started a British chocolate manufacturing family that is still popular today. 

Cadbury

500

Besides the Jonas Brothers, Ms. G loves her celebrity crushes. For 100 points each, who are her top 5? Here are the hints:

5. A shortstop who played for the Atlanta Braves who now plays for the Chicago Cubs is:

4. He played a blonde, unhinged older brother on Outer Banks:

3. He's not Harry Styles, but he did play Stiles on Teen Wolf. He was also a "Maze Runner". 

2. This poor guy was a whistling meme and Peeta in the Hunger Games.

1. Rory Gilmore had three boyfriends: Dean, [Blank] and Logan. Who is missing?