All About Your Teacher
Where did your teacher go to college?
UVU
What are the three rules to theme?
1. It is the moral/lesson of the story
2. It is a complete sentence
3. It is universal
What is the first “quest” Freak the Mighty goes on together?
Retrieving Loretta Lee’s purse from the storm drain.
Who wrote the famous play "Romeo and Juliet"?
William Shakespeare
Where did your teacher go to high school?
Lone Peak
What is a good theme for this story?
A town experienced a terrible drought. While most villagers hoarded water for themselves, one farmer shared what little he had. Eventually, rain returned, and the village thrived.
A. Generosity can strengthen a community.
B. When farmers share, everyone prospers.
C. Nature punishes those who are selfish.
D. Sharing is not necessary if survival is at stake.
A.
What is the mixture in Freak's squirt gun that he shoots Killer Kane with?
soap, vinegar, and curry powder
In the "Mystery of the Suffocated Seventh Grader," what is the name of the student who was "suffocated?" (First and Last)
Perry Paulson
What is the only letter that doesn't appear in any U.S. state name?
Q
What is your teacher's son's name?
Brady
Story: A boy helps a stranger find their lost dog.
Which is NOT a theme?
A. Helping others can create positive change.
B. Kindness can have unexpected rewards.
C. Small acts of generosity can inspire others.
D. It is important to always keep your dogs on leashes.
D.
What is Freak and Max's school principal's name?
Mrs. Addison
In "The Sword in the Stone," what is the name of the person who tries to take credit for pulling the sword from the stone?
Sir Kay
What is the closest planet to the Sun?
Mercury
What book did your teacher get at a book fair when he was in elementary school? The book that got him into reading?
Percy Jackson
Which of the following is the best example of a theme statement?
A. Mark climbed the cliff despite being scared.
B. People sometimes feel afraid.
C. Facing fears can lead to personal growth.
D. Never be afraid.
C.
What does Freak choke on in the school cafeteria?
American Chop Suey
In the "Mystery of the Suffocated Seventh Grader," who (or what) did Mr. Nolan actually kill.
Maynard the Gerbil
Which artist painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci.
How old is your teacher?
29
Which story best fits the theme: Acts of kindness, even small ones, can have lasting and unexpected effects?
A. A girl gives her little brother a cookie when he’s upset, making him feel better.
B. A boy finds a lost wallet and returns it to the owner. The owner writes a local newspaper article about his honesty, inspiring other kids in the town.
C. A family donates some food to a neighbor in need. The neighbor thanks them, and they all feel good.
D. A student helps a classmate with homework, and they finish early.
B.
What are Loretta Lee's last words she says in the book? The words she says to Max.
“Nothing’s a drag, kid. Think about it.”
In "All Summer in a Day," what is the name of the girl who gets shut in the closet and doesn't get to see the sun?
Margot
What year did the first iPhone come out?
2007