Definitions
What is a social issue?
A social issue is a problem that affects a large group of people in a population.
Give me 3 examples of social issues.
Racism, sexism, discrimination, war, poverty, etc.
How old is Miss Miller's dog?
3 years old
Where does this story take place?
Acceptable Answers:
Langley, Virginia
NACA
Craig and Fred:
Who is the dog in the story?
Fred
What is the main idea?
A main idea is something important that happens in a story.
What is the theme here?
Sally and her brother went to the store. She noticed that the old man in front of her didn't have enough money to pay for his food. Sally offered to pay the rest of his bill.
Help people in need
Take care of your elders
When you do good, good will come back around
Spell Mr. F's full last name.
Mr. Fryzlewicz
What type of job does Mary Jackson want?
Ten Days a Madwoman:
Why did Nellie become a reporter?
To prove that there was abuse happening in the asylums for the mentally ill
DAILY DOUBLE (WORTH 600 PTS)
What is a theme?
The theme is the lesson of the story.
What is the difference between a problem and a social issue?
Problems: Can be internal or external and are very specific (WWII)
Social Issues: affect large populations vague (War)
How tall is Mr. Grantham?
6 feet, 1 inch
What would be a good theme for Hidden Figures?
A: The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence
B: Never stop fighting for what you believe in
C: Women and men can do math
B: Never stop fighting for what you believe in
The Boys Who Challenged Hitler:
What are the names of the brothers in the RAF club?
Jens and Knud.
What is this an example of?
Dorothy and her children went to the library.
Main idea
Give me an example of an internal problem.
Answers vary
What is Mr. Ricker's cat's name?
Paris
There are a few women who are involved in Hidden Figures right now, give me one of their names (first and last).
Dorothy Vaughan
Mary Jackson
Katherine Johnson
Christine Darden
Twice Towards Justice:
What town was the bus boycott in?
It was the _____________ bus boycott.
Montgomery
What is the definition of literary nonfiction?
Literary nonfiction is when a nonfiction story follows a story line that is more easily understood. Authors incorporate facts with real events.
Tell me how to properly quote this:
found on page 54 of a book written by Ashleigh Miller
"My dog is the cutest dog in the world"
"My dog is the cutest dog in the world," (Miller, 54).
Where did the Mayor graduate college?
University of Southern Maine
Who was the United States in competition with in the race to space?
The Soviet Union
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Craig and Fred:
What was the name of the soldier who had to have his leg amputated?
Josh