Library & Research
Langauge & Grammar
Writing Challenge
Literature
General
100

What is plagiarism?

Using another person's words or ideas without giving proper credit.

100

What does the word 'deteriorate' mean?

To become worse.

100

What are the two writing options in the final exam?

An expressing opinion essay or a personal letter.

100

What is a theme in a story?

The main message, idea, or lesson in a text.

100

Who won the game between To a Samoa & France?

EGGcellent!

May you remember everything we learned in class just like that! 

200

What is a primary source?

An original source of information, such as a diary, letter, or photograph from the time being studied.

200

What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?

A prefix is added to the beginning of a word

 a suffix is added to the end.

200

How many words should you write for the writing section?

About 200-300 words.

200

What are the two short stories & authors we studied in class? State 1 message from each story. 

FANTASTIC!

200

How many sides does a hexagon have?

6

300

What is the purpose of a call number (ISBN)?

It tells you where to find a book in the library.

300

Identify the figure of speech:

 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

Personification

300

Name the three main parts of an opinion essay.

Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

300

What is imagery?

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

300

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Jupiter

400

Which Dewey Decimal numbers are used for Natural Sciences and Mathematics?

500-599

400

What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

A metaphor compares two things directly. A simile compares using 'like' or 'as'.

400

Name three linking words you can use in an essay.

Firstly, furthermore, however, therefore, and in conclusion.

400

What are the two poems, authors we studied in class? State 2 messages from each.

WELL DONE!

400

Which mammal is capable of true flight?

A bat.

500

Name three details needed when writing a bibliography for a book.

The author's name, the book's title, and publication information, such as the publisher and year.

500

Correct this sentence using capital letters and punctuation: 

before the storm started james packed his sisters raincoat then shouted everyone get inside now

Before the storm started, James packed his sister's raincoat, then shouted, "Everyone, get inside now!".

500

Your friend disagrees with your opinion. Name two things you should do to make your essay convincing.

Give clear reasons and support your ideas with relevant examples or evidence.

500

In the response to literature section, how many different genres must you choose, and how many words should each response contain?

Choose two different genres and write about 200-300 words for each response.

500

What is the only even prime number?

2