CEW Rules
Vocab
Stargirl
Figurative Language
CEW Staff
100

Bringing a pencil to class

What is prepared?

100

Word meaning confusing

What is boggle?

100

A small string instrument Stargirl keeps on her back

What is a ukulele?

100

The wind whispered through the trees.

What is personification?

100

This person can often be seen outside during recess and sitting at the end of the hallway

Who is Ms. Jen?

200

Use school appropriate language

What is respect?

200

Word meaning chaotic

What is amok?

200

Where the story takes place

What is Mica, Arizona?

200

He was as tall as a tree.

What is a simile?

200

This teacher can be found supervising the basketball court during recess

Who is Mr. Chip?

300

Ask questions to better understand

What is dedicated?

300
Word meaning something that's not real

What is a hoax?

300

This author wrote Stargirl because he was inspired by his wife

Who is Jerry Spinelli?

300

My brain is a sponge.

What is a metaphor?

300

This teacher spent the last ten years teaching in Virginia

Who is Ms. Lee?

400

Do the right thing even when nobody is looking

What is integrity?

400

Word meaning a failure to conform

What is nonconformity?

400

Stargirl carries this animal with her to school every day

What is a rat?

400

Sonny swam by the snakes skimming on the sea.

What is alliteration?

400

This teacher recently got a very adorable puppy

Who is Ms. Chisholm?

500

Maintain a growth mindset

What is engaged?

500

Word meaning difficult to find, catch, or achieve

What is elusive?
500

Stargirl is told from the perspective of this narrator

Who is Leo?

500

While reading Bohemian Rhapsody, I felt sad.

What is mood?

500

This principal enjoys interacting with students and playing music

Who is Ms. Flock?