Genres
This genre is when someone wrote a story about their own life.
Autobiography
This is a fictional character that is a half-blood and currently lives in Half-Blood Hill. He has defeated the Minotaur and is now on a quest to figure out who his father is?
Who is he?
Percy Jackson
Are these words synonyms or antonyms?
light
dark
antonyms
Which word best completes this sentence?
The mouse was so _______ it could fit through a hole in the wall.
small, tiny, little
I went to school
Period, .
This genre is filled with dragons, magic, talking animals, and conflict between good and evil.
This character wrote an essay to be locked into a library. His essay consisted of, "I like balloons."
Who is he?
Kyle Keely
Are these words synonyms or antonyms?
treacherous
dangerous
synonyms
Which word best completes the sentence?
I promise to be ___________ and keep trying until I am able to do it.
1) short
2) rude
3) persistent
3) persistent
What is the correct punctuation for this sentence:
I can't wait until it's my birthday
exclamation point, !
This genre has something that is unknown that the characters are trying to find clues to solve.
Mysteries
This is a teacher who LOVES the dictionary! She is obsessed with her students knowing what words mean and spelling them correctly.
Who is she?
Mrs. Granger
What is a synonym for the word: spacious?
roomy
large
(Anything applicable)
What is the correct meaning of the word, diligent?
She was very diligent and made sure to complete all of her work.
hard working
Is this sentence correct?
Can you helped me?
No, helped should not be in past tense. It should be:
Can you help me?
This genre breaks a lot of rules, especially punctuation. It often focuses on feelings/ emotions. Sometimes they can rhyme.
Poetry
She is both the main character and the author of the book, Turning Pages. She is also the first Hispanic woman to be a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. The theme of her autobiography was books.
Who is she?
Sonia Sotomayor
What is an antonym for the word: risky?
safe
What does the word, tranquil, mean?
The meadow was a tranquil place with no noises and no distractions.
peaceful
Is this sentence correct?
My teacher said, "Is this you're pencil?"
No it is incorrect. It is the wrong "you're." This "you're" means you are. It should say:
My teacher said, "Is this your pencil?"
This genre is a fake story, but it seems like it could be real. The only things that happen in the story are things that could happen in real life. It usually centers around an important event from the past.
Historical Fiction
She is a smart student who loves to read and also loves the library. She knows a lot of information about books and authors. She also uses her library card as a bookmark.
Who is she?
Sierra Russell
What is the antonym for the word: dog?
Trick question, there isn't one! You can't have a "not dog"
What is the correct meaning of the word in the sentence?
The class made a big racket, so they had to have silent recess.
1. an object used to play tennis
2. very noisy
2. very noisy
Which is the correct word to use to complete this sentence: their, they're, or there?
I went over to __________ house.
their