Classics
This famous children's book begins with a boy who discovers he is a wizard.
What is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
What part of speech is the word quickly in this sentence?
“Maria quickly finished her homework.”
What is an adverb?
A story about magical worlds, dragons, spells, or imaginary creatures usually belongs to this genre.
What is fantasy?
You're 30 pages into a book and you're not enjoying it. What should a reader consider before deciding to quit?
What is..
Whether the book might get better, whether they understand it, whether the genre isn't a good fit, etc.
When Mrs. Allred says “Peanut Butter,” what are you supposed to do?
What is say "Jelly Time" AND stop talking?
In The Hunger Games, Katniss volunteers to take the place of this person.
Who is Prim
“The classroom was a zoo today” is an example of this type of figurative language.
What is a metaphor?
A story designed to scare, disturb, or create suspense for the reader belongs to this genre.
What is horror?
You encounter a word you've never seen before. Which is generally the BEST first move?
A) Immediately give up
B) Look at the context around the word
C) Skip the entire page
D) Assume it's unimportant
What is B?
Which of these is the BEST time to sharpen your pencil?
A) While Mrs. Allred is giving important directions
B) While another student is sharing an answer
C) During an appropriate independent-work moment
D) Immediately after Mrs. Allred says, “Don't get out of your seat”
What is C?
In The Giver, Jonas is selected to become this special role in his community.
What is Receiver of Memory?
“I’ve told you a million times!” is an example of this type of figurative language.
What is a hyperbole?
A story about a detective trying to solve a crime is usually this genre.
What is mystery?
Your friend says, “This book is boring.” You say, “I actually really like it.” What does this tell you about reading?
What is...
Readers have different interests, experiences, and reactions to texts.
True or False: You should leave class to go to the bathroom whenever you feel like it.
Bonus: When would be an appropriate time to go?
OR
Bonus: How many hall passes are students allowed per DAY?
What is..
False.
Group work/independent work time
2?
In this play, two teenagers fall in love with each other, even though their families are feuding with each othe. What are there names?
Who are Romeo and Juliet?
What does the prefix un- usually mean?
What is “not” or “opposite of”?
This type of text is written primarily to provide information about the real world.
What is Nonfiction?
What is one thing a strong reader does when a text becomes confusing?
What is...
They stop, reread, slow down, ask questions, use context clues, make connections, summarize, etc.?
Mrs. Allred's husband is named ______.
This character lives in a hole in the ground and goes on an unexpected adventure with dwarves.
Who is Bilbo Baggins?
“The wind whispered through the trees” gives a nonhuman thing a human action. What is this called?
What is personification?
A story set in a future society where the government or society has serious problems and people's freedoms are often restricted is commonly called this genre.
What is dystopian fiction?
How are books like mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors?
What is...
Mrs. Allred responds
What is Mrs. Allred's favorite Minecraft biome?
What is Cherry Blossom?