'Akeelah and the Bee' Los Angeles Premiere

'Akeelah and the Bee' Los Angeles Premiere

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Performing Arts

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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George Renato and Sarah Nimitz introduce their characters, Roman and Polly, in a story about friendship and self-belief. Sarah shares her real-life Spelling Bee experience, challenging stereotypes about spellers. The story encourages believing in oneself and pursuing dreams. They discuss their favorite words from the movie, highlighting 'polkertude' and 'maloseismic'.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who plays the character Roman in the video?

George Renato

Polly

Akila

Sarah Nimitz

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the story discussed in the video?

The importance of winning

Friendship and teamwork

Believing in yourself and not giving up

The history of spelling bees

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word does Sarah Nimitz's character spell in the movie?

Maloseismic

Photosynthesis

Antidisestablishmentarianism

Pulchritude

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word 'pulchritude' mean?

An area prone to earthquakes

A type of flower

A mathematical term

Beauty

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Latin root is associated with the word 'pulchritude'?

Pulker

Nerd

Mal

Seismo