Vocab/ELA Terms
the author's main point or message within a text
Main or Central Idea
Who is the author of The Great Fire
Jim Murphy
Name one of the 6th grade ELA teachers
Ms. Martinez
Ms. Bogle
The end/failure of something or someone
Demise
What material made up most of the infrastructure of Chicago at that time?
Wood
What borough of NYC are we currently in?
Manhattan
Able to catch fire and burn easily
combustible
What helped the fire to spread?
Windy weather
How many cats does Ms Primus have?
Two
Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something
Analysis
What year does this fire take place?
1871
Who is the current president of the USA?
Joe Biden
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
Hyperbole
Where did the fire start? (include name of family)
O'Learys' barnyard
T&T stands for Trinidad and ________
Tobago