Ms. Seyler Trivia
Where did Ms. Seyler go to college?
The University of Maryland
How do you borrow a book from the class library?
Sign it out on the sheet on the side of the bookshelf. When you finish, tell Ms. Seyler about it!
What city in Afghanistan has been in political turmoil after the U.S. withdrew forces?
Kabul, Afghanistan
"Dealing with the desert, what a dreadful day!"
Alliteration
What are the first few sentences of an article called?
The lead (or lede)
What book did Ms. Seyler finish most recently?
The Round House by Louise Erdrich
When should you ask to use the restroom and how do you leave the room?
Ask during independent work, sign out and back in, and take the "Hall Pass" by the door.
What baseball team has started a ritual of giving a "thumbs down" after big, successful plays?
The New York Mets
"He drowned in a sea of grief."
Metaphor
Which Amendment to the Constitution protects freedom of the press?
The First Amendment, AKA the Bill of Rights
How many siblings does Ms. Seyler have?
She has two brothers. She is a triplet!
Where do you take an absence note when you return to school?
You take it to the attendance desk in the cafeteria in the morning to get a yellow slip.
Which activity did the Chinese government ban children from doing on school nights, claiming it was unhealthy?
It’s playing video games. The Chinese authorities issued a rule this week limiting gamers under 18 to an hour of play between 8 and 9 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
"He was being such a little Romeo!"
Allusion
What newspaper is called "The Gray Lady"?
The New York Times