Wit & Wisdom KNOWLEDGE
In the Grade 3 “Sea” module, what is one reason people explored the sea?
Ex: they loved the sea
What is an immigrant?
A person who moves to another country where they were not born.
What would this mean literally?
It's an oven in here!
It's really hot in here
How many days are in a leap year?
366
What is Penny a nickname for?
Penelope
In the “Outer Space” module, what was the name of the first successful mission to land people on the moon?
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Why was it difficult for the astronauts to live in space? Give an example.
There is no gravity in space, so the astronauts would float around.
What is figurative language?
When the words that we say are not exactly what we mean
What animal is known for building dams?
beavers
What is Mrs. Puccio's favorite season?
Fall!
In The Keeping Quilt, why does the family continue passing the quilt down through generations?
It represents family history, traditions, and memories.
What is one example of protective equiptment scientists used to safely explore and study sharks?
Ex: chain-mail suit
What type of figurative language is being used:
She ran as fast as lightning!
simile
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
the Pacific
What is something Mrs. Puccio always says?
varying answers
In Grandfather's Journey, why does Grandfather feel torn between Japan and America?
He loves both countries and feels connected to each one.
How do the texts in module 3 "A New Home" help us understand immigrants' experiences?
The stories show the challenges, emotions, traditions, and adjustments immigrants experience when moving to a new country.
What type of figurative language is being used?
The alarm clock screamed at me this morning.
Personification
What gas do plants need to grow?
carbon dioxide
Where is Mrs. Puccio from?
New York
Give an example of a scientists we learned about in module 1 or 2 and explain how they explored and discovered something new.
Answers will vary
Ex: Galileo used a telescope to discover the Earth was not the center of the solar system.
So their lives would always know laughter
Give your own example of personification:
varying responses
What is the hardest natural substance found on Earth?
diamond
What is Penelope's new job?
big sister!