2.  _________ are classes that students can choose, like band, art, home economics or drama.

3.  Electives are classes that students can choose, like band, art, home economics or drama.

4.  What is one way that American kids get to school?

5.  Many kids ride the bus to school.  High school students sometimes drive their own car.

6.  American schools are separated by grade, can you tell me one of the schools?

7.  Elementary school  Middle School  High School

8.  What is a good classroom manner in an American school?

9.  Raise your hand before speaking.  Make eye contact when someone is speaking, teacher or student.

10.  In an American school, someone in ninth grade (grade 9) is called a ___________.

11.  In an American school, someone in ninth grade (grade 9) is called a Freshman.

12.  The _________is how a story is built.

13.  The Story Arc is how a story is built.

14.  What’s the most exciting part of a story?

15.  The Climax is the most exciting part of a story.

16.  The feeling a story gives you is called the ________.

17.  The feeling a story gives you is called the mood.

18.  What is the problem of the story called?

19.  The problem of the story is called the conflict.

20.  Why do we tell stories?

21.  We tell stories to share things with other people

22.  What is your favorite story?

23.  Can you tell me the parts of a story?

24.  Characters  Setting  Mood  Story Events  Conflict  Climax  Resolution

25.  What’s the number 1 sport Americans watch?

26.  Football

27.  Why do Americans love football so much?

28.  They think it is exciting.  Because there are also cheerleaders, marching band, commercials, and many people to meet.  Because it’s a social event and they can bond with their friends.  It’s an American tradition.

29.  What is a part of the football uniform?

30.  Lots of padding to protect players from getting hurt.  Jerseys  Helmet  Cleats  Gloves

31.  What does NFL stand for?

32.  NFL stands for National Football League

33.  What is the NFL championship game called?

34.  The NFL Championship game is called the Super Bowl.

35.  The person that passes the ball is called the ___________.

36.  The person that passes the ball is called the Quarterback.

37.  Are you interested in American football? What makes you interested in it?