Who is the author of the poem on the back of the syllabus?
Joseph Fasano
How many graded assignments are there this year?
Four - 2 quizzes, an essay, and an oral book report
What book is being described in this riddle? "A boy with a scar and a magical fate, Arrives at a school beyond the gate. With friends by his side and spells to learn, He finds dark secrets at every turn."
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
What additional materials will you need this year, beyond a notebook and the class books?
A novel of your choice to read for the Oral Book Report.
What materials do you need to be prepared for class?
The novel we're studying, a notebook, and something to write with
Which two books will we study this year?
Holes and Number the Stars
Who is this? "There once was a boy named _____, Who faced some kids who were unjust. Though people might stare, His kindness was rare, And with true friends he learned to build trust."
August (Wonder)
Who is the author of Holes?
Louis Sachar
What is a setting?
the place and time where a story takes place
Two truths and a lie: Spot the lie! 1) Katie is American 2) Sean is Irish 3) Katie is ambidextrous
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Whose name is missing? "There once was a girl named _______, Whose mind was both clever and skilled-a. With books as her friends, She’d outsmart wicked ends, And use magic when trouble had filled-a!"
Matilda
What are some typical classroom rules?
Raise your hand to speak, come prepared, don't interrupt your classmates, ask to leave your seat
Give an expressive reading of the poem on the back of the syllabus.
(are they expressive enough? teacher's choice!)
Which literary hero is this? "There once was a wizard in gray, Who guided his friends on their way. With a staff in his hand, He would bravely withstand The darkness that threatened each day."
Gandalf
What is a work of fiction?
Something that is invented and not entirely factual
What is nonfiction?
Something that is 100% real.
What is "respect?"
attention, admiration, understanding that someone or something is important
Whose name is missing? "There once was a boy named ______, Whose life was quite poor and gnarly. He found a gold ticket, And fate soon would pick it, For a factory filled with sweets and dreams sparkly!"
Charlie (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
What is literature?
"books," "poetry, prose and drama," "any written work," etc.
Who is the author of Number the Stars?
Lois Lowry
When is it acceptable to use AI for this class?
Only if the teachers give permission and ask you to use it.
What is a plot?
The action of a story.
When is the film adaptation exactly the same as the book it's based on?
never
What is plagiarism?
Passing off someone else's work as your own.