Spark Time 10/22& 10/23

Open Ended

How do you feel about your ability to understand nonfiction texts?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to determine the central idea of a text when reading nonfiction?

• It helps you understand the author's purpose and main message.

• It allows you to memorize every detail in the text.

• It makes reading faster and easier.

• It helps you ignore supporting details.

Open Ended

What will you be for Halloween?

Open Ended

What does the term 'Hallowed evening' mean, and how did it become known as Halloween?

Multiple Choice

Which holiday is celebrated on November 1 and 2 and involves family and friends gathering to remember those who have died?

• Halloween

• Day of the Dead

• Thanksgiving

• Christmas

Open Ended

What arguments could be made about this holiday? Which side are you on? Share evidence.

Multiple Choice

What is the first step you should take to access the Navvy pre-test according to the instructions?

• Go to ClassLink

• Click on the Navvy app

• Take the pre-test

• Let the teacher know in Zoom chat

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were criticized by Martin Luther in his Ninety-five Theses?

• The sale of indulgences

• The authority of the Pope

• The use of Latin in church services

• The construction of cathedrals

Open Ended

Explain the significance of Martin Luther's Ninety-five Theses in the context of the Protestant Reformation.

Open Ended

What is the central idea of the passage or topic discussed?

Open Ended

Describe a tradition or activity people participate in during the holiday depicted in the first image.

Multiple Choice

Which holiday is most commonly associated with pumpkins and costumes, as shown in the image?

• Halloween

• Thanksgiving

• Christmas

• Easter

Open Ended

How confident do you feel about determining the central idea of a text after today's lesson?

Multiple Choice

What is one of the learning targets for today's session?

• I can determine the central idea of a text.

• I can write a poem about fiction.

• I can solve math equations.

• I can memorize historical dates.