Show:
"What's Wrong with this Emoji?"
"Chasing the Wind"
"Possum Summer"
Grammar
Vocabulary
100

Which emoji was first found incorrect?

the shark emoji

100

What was William and his family's main problem?

There was no electricity.

100

What does Turtle want most at the beginning of the story?

a pet cat

100

Which one is a contraction for "it is"

a) it's

b) its

a) it's

100

What does solar mean?

the sun

200

What was wrong with the shark emoji? (hint: 2 things)

It was blue but sharks are brown/gray. It had one side fin and it has two

200

How did William solve the problem?

He built a windmill

200

How does Magnolia feel about Kitty at first?

disgusted (or words like it)

200

Which one is a possessive pronoun for "it"?

a) it's

b) its

b) its

200

What is the word for animals that eat both plants and other animals?

omnivore

300

What are the other inaccurate emojis besides the shark? How were/are they inaccurate?

Octopus-had eyes in the middle of its face when it is on the side

Pufferfish-looks puffed up but they are only like this when they are scared

300

Name 2 ways that living without electricity made every day life hard for William, his family, and his community

-used fire to cook meals and heat bathwater

-his sisters had to trek 3 hours to gather firewood

-had to light a lantern with kerosene to read late at night

-their home was in darkness at night

-couldn't power machines like vacuums and washing machines so cleaning took a long time-less time for girls to go to school

300

When Dad and Mama take Turtle to get a pet at the end of the story, it shows that __________. 

A. they blame Magnolia for all that went wrong 

B. they are upset that their kids kept a pet possum

C. they don’t want an animal in the house 

D. they can see that caring for a pet brought Turtle and Magnolia closer together

D. they can see that caring for a pet brought Turtle and Magnolia closer together

300

Which sentence is correct?

A) The company expects unwavering loyalty from its employees.

B) The company expects unwavering loyalty from it’s employees.

A) The company expects unwavering loyalty from its employees.

300

Which word means having to do with the countryside, farming, or country life?

a) city

b) rural

c) generator

d) wells

b) rural

400

Name 3 transition words you use writing a paragraph.

Addition:

  • and, also, furthermore, moreover, in addition, besides, equally important. 

Cause and Effect:

  • because, so, therefore, consequently, thus, as a result, hence, since. 

Comparison:

  • similarly, likewise, in the same way, just as, as if. 

Contrast: 

  • but, however, yet, on the other hand, in contrast, although, nevertheless. 

Example:

  • for example, for instance, specifically, in particular, namely, such as. 

Sequence or Order:

  • first, second, third, next, then, finally, after, before. 

Emphasis: 

  • indeed, in fact, certainly, undoubtedly, especially, clearly. 

Conclusion/Summary:

  • in conclusion, to summarize, in short, in brief, therefore, thus. 
400

How was the drought an important turning point, or moment of big change, in William's life? What was the effect?

William's family didn't have enough money to send him to school so he went to the library and was inspired to build a windmill.
400

Magnolia keeps Kitty a secret because _______. Choose TWO. 

A. makes Turtle happy 

B. makes Turtle more outgoing

C. could get Magnolia into trouble 

D. depends on Magnolia to stay safe

A. makes Turtle happy 

B. makes Turtle more outgoing

400

Which one is correct?

A) Its so nice outside; I think I’ll spend the day at the park. 

B) It’s so nice outside; I think I’ll spend the day at the park.

B) It’s so nice outside; I think I’ll spend the day at the park.

400

Which word is NOT similar to right?

a) accurate

b) factual

c) spot-on

d) blunder

d) blunder

500

Name 3 reasons why it is important to have accurate emojis.

-people learn from them

-people might believe inaccurate information

-using emojis is a popular way to communicate

-accurate oftentimes replace written words

-emojis help us express ourselves

500

What evidence is there that electricity has helped both William's family and his community?

-they have a water pump that delivers water to their farm

-they have light in their village

-young students can study for longer hours with light (schools in the area have light)

500

Name at least 2 ways Magnolia supports her brother.

Magnolia keeps his secret. 

She also goes with him to the Stop ‘N’ Go to ask what possums eat.

She protects him from the boys at the Stop 'N' Go

She uses her allowance to buy Kitty cat food. 

Magnolia spends time with Turtle trying to teach Kitty tricks. 

She also gets Turtle books about possums from the library.

500

Which one is correct?

 A) Its difficult to find a company that really cares about its people. 

B) It’s difficult to find a company that really cares about it’s people. 

C) It’s difficult to find a company that really cares about its people.

D) Its difficult to find a company that really cares about it’s people.

C) It’s difficult to find a company that really cares about its people.

500

A _______ is to make a slow, difficult journey, usually by foot.

trek