ELA
What does the acronym 'ELA' stand for?
'English Language Arts'
This year, where should you go after you get off the bus in the morning if you're coming to school?
First Period!
What are the (2) colors for the Field Day teams each year?
Team Red vs. Team White
What are (3) apps that allow you to watch programs online?
Netflix
Hulu
Amazon Prime
Disney+
etc.
Where can our resources for ELA be found this year?
On our Google Classroom page! :)
What are (5) different types of figurative language and/ or literary devices?
Alliteration, simile, flashback, oxymoron, symbolism, etc.
What should you remember to charge each night so that it's ready for the next day?
YOUR CHROMEBOOK! :)
What song plays at the end of the 8th Grade Walk of Memories?
"Hey Jude" by The Beatles
List (3) music artists that are popular today.
- Taylor Swift
- Ariana Grande
- Harry Styles
- Selena Gomez
etc.
Can I drink from the water fountains in school this year?
For right now, NO. But, DO bring a reusable water bottle to safely drink from throughout the day. :)
What are the (5) points of The Story Pyramid?
- Exposition (Beginning)
- Rising Action
- Climax (Turning Point)
- Falling Action
- Resolution (Conclusion)
What is (1) thing that you can do this year to help keep yourself and others healthy and safe? :)
- Wash your hands frequently!
- Wear your mask!
- Keep your distance!
- Ask questions if you're ever uncertain of anything!
What did KTS celebrate last March of 2019?
The 125th Anniversary!
Why isn't there school this Friday?
We have a four- day weekend to celebrate Labor Day, which falls on Monday, September 7th. :)
What is wrong with this sentence?
Although summer is over it's okay because we have a brand new school year to look forward to alltogether!
-Missing comma after "over"
- Separate the words "all" and "together"
What is the time slot for each class period for this year's daily schedule?
Period 1:
Period 2:
Period 3:
Period 4:
Period 5:
Period 6:
Period 7:
Period 8:
1: 8:50- 9:20am
2: 9:20- 9:50am
3: 9:50- 10:20am
4: 10:20- 10:50am
5: 10:50- 11:20am
6: 11:20- 11:50am
7: 11:50am- 12:20pm
8: 12:20- 12:50pm
*Dismissal: 12:50- 1:00pm
What was the day called when we celebrated KTS's 125th Anniversary as a school community?
Knights Unite
What was (1) popular trend from the past (5) years that you can recall?
- Fidget spinners (2016-2017)
- Pokémon Go (2017-2018)
- "YOLO" (2017)
- The Mannequin Challenge (2016)
etc.
etc.
List (2) different types of genres in fiction.
- Fantasy
- Realistic
- Sci- Fi
etc.
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Direct characterization is when a character is specifically and clearly described by the writer.
Ex: "In the show Stranger Things, Eleven is a powerful, young girl who has unique abilities."
Indirect characterization is when the reader uses close reading and textual analysis to draw inferences about a character's traits and personality based on evidence from the text.
Ex: Despite being exhausted and overheated from two extended overtimes, the goalie laced up her cleats once more to prepare to defend against the penalty kicks knowing that the team's fate was now in her hands.
Even though the writer doesn't come right out and SAY it, as readers, we can infer or GUESS that this goalie is determined, dedicated, and hard-working based on the textual evidence being provided. :)
What is (1) additional tool/ item that you can think of that can help with the learning process this year?
- a pair of headphones!
- a personal hand sanitizer!
- a personal water bottle!
- an agenda book!
- extra pens and pencils! *Maybe a highlighter, too! :)
What is (1) song that has been played at a KTS in- school concert that you you've been to?
- "Faith" From the "Sing" Soundtrack- All Band and Chorus
- "Royals" Lorde- The Knightingales
- "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" - All Band and Chorus
etc.
List (3) different popular movies that came out within the last (5) years.
1. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
2. The Incredibles 2 (2018)
3. Beauty and the Beast (2017)
etc.
What is (1) reason behind why you might need to use a COMMA in a sentence?
- to separate (3) or more items in a list!
- I need bread, milk, and eggs.
- to separate a city from its state!
- Let's visit Los Angeles, California!
- to separate an introductory word or phrase!
- Hello, how are you?
etc.