English Review ESCAPE ROOM

Literary Lockdown: Escape the Pages with Ms. Blommer's English Class Escape Room!

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Escape Room Challenge

Welcome, brave adventurers, to a literary journey like no other!

Prepare to unlock the mysteries of the English language as you embark on an epic quest in Ms. Blommer's English Class Escape Room. In this thrilling adventure, you and your fellow scholars will be challenged to use your knowledge of English content to escape the confines of the classroom. Are you ready? Let the quest begin!

Tests

Work together to complete each task to beat the game: there is no other way to escape!

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Final Test

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Test 1

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Icebreaker question: What was your favorite Halloween costume ever?

Yes, each person in our group shared their answer!

No, only a few of us shared.

Test 1

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Let's get into English content. Next question:What sort of characteristics do debates and discussions share?

Both rely heavily on reaching a compromise.

Both may employ facts, documents, and statistics.

Both have adjudicators to make final decisions.

Test 1

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You're almost through your first task.What is one good method you can use when confronting differing opinions?

Point out the inherent flaws in others' opinions.

Remain steadfast in your own beliefs.

Avoid contact with those you disagree with.

Take part in a collegial discussion.

Test

Great job! You have completed your first task together.

Test 2

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Final test

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Test 2

invalid but sound

Which phrase correctly evaluates the argument?

valid but unsound

sound but fallacious

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Test 2

Which text structure would use transition phrases such as: "notably," "another example," and "to illustrate"?

Descriptive

Problem & Solution

Compare & Contrast

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Test 2

Look at the chart. In a text with a cause/effect structure, the author

tells about events in the order they happened.

describes a problem and then explains how someone solved it.

explains something that happened and the reasons why.

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Wow! Ms. Blommer is so proud of your hard work. Keep going!

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Final Test

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These are examples of allusions.

False

True✓

Test 3

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Connotation is the implied meaning, tone, or feeling of a word.

False

True ✓

Test 3

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Which of these illustrates an an example of parallelism?

Tests

Three tasks down, and three more to go!

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Final Test

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You got this! What is the main effect of propaganda on people?

It leads people to act on feelings rather than thoughts.

It creates bonds and unites people over issues.

It makes the media seem more reliable to people.

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Test 4

Just for fun!Drag and complete the series correctly.

Series 1

Series 2

Once you think you have solved it, check your answer here.

continuE

SOLUTION

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Test 4

Drag each sentence to indicate whether it is an example of logos or pathos.

1. Without solar power, humanity will suffer the effects of climate change to an even greater degree.

Logos

Pathos

2. Solar panels are carbon neutral in just a few years and last for up to 30 years.

3. A student tries to convince Ms. Blommer they don't need to write the portfolio by saying, "If you cared about me, you wouldn't make me do it."

4. A student tries to convince Ms. Blommer they don't need to write the portfolio by providing evidence that they have already mastered the required skill.

Once you think you have solved it, check your answer here.

continuE

Solución

SOLUTION

Tests

You are so close. You may just escape after all!

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Final Test

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You can tell what the theme of a story by

putting the main ideas together.

reading carefully until you find where the author states it directly.

researching where the author wrote the story.

Test 5

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They tend to be empty and uninteresting characters.

They tend to be unstable and led by emotions.

They often have difficulty resolving complex problems.

Test 5

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What is the most effective statement to include in a presentation about the importance of excercise?

I think there are many benefits to fitting in a short, difficult workout each day.

People are more likely to excercise if they enjoy it.

Daily excercise, such as walking or weight lifting, can decrease stress, increase energy, and improve sleep.

A lot of studies have shown benefits of consistently exercising throughout the week.

Tests

Work together to complete each task to beat the game: there is no other way to escape!

Test 1

Test 2

Test 3

Final Test

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Test 6

What is an author's fundamental goal in writing an informational text?

to convince readers to feel a certain way

to provide readers with knowledge

to entertain readers with funny anecdotes about Ms. Blommer

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Test 6

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Match each counterclaim to the correct claim.

Always wear your seat belt, students! Ms. Blommer cares too much about you for you not to.

Seat belts restrict the movement of passengers, making them uncomfortable.

Seat belts keep wearers alert during a crash, helping them to leave the vehicle after an accident.

Seat belts make it more difficult for passengers to evacuate a car crash.

On average, buckling a seat belt takes under five seconds.

Busy drivers have little time to secure a seat belt before starting the car.

When adjusted properly, seat belts should not be noticeable to the wearer.

CONTINUE

SOLUTION

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Test 6

Which principle of ethical journalism does the journalist most violate?

Principle 4: Be accountable and transparent

Principle 3: Act independently

Principle 2: Minimize harm

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What’s something on your desk, a nearby wall, or out the window that cheers you up during the day?

Yes, each person in our group shared their answer!

No, only a few of us shared.

Which statement best synthesizes the information in the triangles?

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Test 6

Level of education correlates to whether a person lives below the poverty level.

Government policies can alleviate the national crisis of children experiencing economic hardship.

During the 2015-2016 school year, about 52% of students in U.S. public schools qualified for free or reduced lunch.

Although the U.S. is the richest country in the world, most citizens live paycheck to paycheck.

synthesis

As a result of the Child Tax Credit, more than 2.9 million children in the U.S. were lifted out of poverty.

In 2020, about 5.6 million U.S. households with children experienced food insecurity.

You did it!

Congratulations, esteemed scholars! You have successfully conquered the challenges of Ms. Blommer's English Class Escape Room and emerged victorious! With your keen intellect and unwavering determination, you have unlocked the final puzzle, releasing the bonds that held you captive within the confines of the classroom. As the door swings open, you step out into the radiant sunlight, basking in the glory of your achievement.

Start over?

Oh, no!

This is a group effort...Let's work together!

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Yikes!

That answer is not correct...

But don't lose your balance; talk about it and try again!

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Seat belts make it more difficult for passengers to evacuate a car crash.

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Busy drivers have little time to secure a seat belt before starting the car.

Seat belts restrict the movement of passengers, making them uncomfortable.

Your content is likable, but it only engages if it's interactive. Capture your audience's attention with an interactive photo or illustration.

Your content is liked, but it only engages when it's interactive. Capture your audience's attention with an interactive photograph or illustration.

Logos

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Pathos

1 3

Your content is liked, but only engages if it is interactive. Capture your audience's attention with an interactive photograph or illustration.