Reading
Jackie Robinson
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Science
Esperanza
100

Name at least 2 types of genres in reading?

Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Narrative, Autobiography, Poetry, Speech, Fairytale, Poem, 

100
Who wrote "Promises to Keep"?

Sharon Robinson (or Jackie's daugghter)

100

What animal is most associated with the month of April?

Rabbit

100

What type of cloud would be in the sky that is associated with thunderstorms?

  1. Cumulonimbus Clouds


100

 What does Esperanza give Isabel?

A doll

200

Read the passage and choose which sentence is an opinion. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France for our 100th birthday. It was shipped to America in 350 pieces. America celebrates its independence on July 4th. Lady Liberty looks grand with her crown and torch.

 Lady Liberty looks grand with her crown and torch.

200

Who gave Jackie the opportunity to play baseball?

Branch Rickey

200

April showers bring May what?

Flowers

200

What does it mean if a material is a poor conductor?

It is a good insulator it decreases the amount of heat loss

200

When Miguel went missing where did he go?

To get Abuelita and bring her to Mama

300

Read this passage Sam looked through the window at the city far below. The light came on informing all those on board to fasten their seat belts. They were about to land. Where was Sam?

In an airplane

300

Jackie was trying to break the what in baseball?

color barrier

300

Which season of the year comes after spring?

Summer

300

When the sun warms water, which resulting process occurs?

evaporate

300

What does the word strike mean?

a refusal to do something, usually a group of people.

400

Read the passage and determine the author's purpose HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Humble Pet Store, in the mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets, and you will enjoy having one! They are only $17.99 this week!! Come and buy yours today! What is the author's purpose ? __________________ a) entertain b) persuade c) inform d) share feelings

b) persuade

400

Name a person/group that contributed to Jackie's individual success?

Branch Rickey, Sharon Robinson, Rachael, sportswriters, fans, teammates, parents, A.B.Chandler, Pee Wee Reece

400

What country did the Easter Bunny story originate from?

Germany

400

Students observed a piece of iron change from shiny to rusty. What caused this change?

Chemical Change

400

Why does Tio Luis want to marry Ramona?

He wants Papa's house and land

500

Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice. Does novice mean professional, skilled, or beginner?

beginner

500

Jackie was awarded the highest civilian award named?

the Presidential Medal of Freedom
500

 What does the term ‘spring chicken’ mean?

A young person!

500

Which type of animal usually eats both producers and consumers?

an omnivore

500

When they arrived in California, Esperanza told Miguel, " I cannot hear the heart beat of the land."  What does that mean?

 Esperanza does not feel connected to this new place. It is a long way from home and from the life she lived with her family, from Papa and Abuelita. She isn't connected to the land because her family is broken apart.