Miss Dunphrey &
Christmas Carol
Christmas Carol
Miss Dunphrey assigned her students to write 4 journals per week. The book is written from this person's perspective. (FIRST & LAST NAME)
Who is Tish Bonner?
Phillip loses this sense after he is hit in the head.
What is his sight?
This literary device involves exaggeration for emphasis or effect.
This item keeps Mrs. Acosta comfortable through the day.
What is the heater?
This person taught 7th grade last year & now teaches an exploratory class.
Who is Mrs. Bibeault ?
These individuals visit Scrooge to teach him a lesson.
Who are the Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Future
One of the central themes of The Cay involves overcoming this barrier between Phillip and Timothy, who are initially divided by it.
What is racism/segregation?
When two or more words in close proximity repeat the same vowel sound, this is known as this device.
What is an assonance?
Mrs. Acosta functions differently without this.
What is coffee?
This person makes sure 8th grade classrooms and hallway is taken care of.
Who is Ms. Jackie?
Tish's journal entries are mostly written during this difficult personal experience, which causes her to feel isolated.
What is her mother's abandonment/left the family?
The items stolen while they were in hiding.
What are a radio & half a loaf of bread?
In Romeo and Juliet, when Juliet says, "O, happy dagger," she is using this literary device.
What is an oxymoron?
Sunflowers are significant to Mrs. Acosta for this reason.
What is her Native Name?
*DOUBLE POINTS*
This person's classroom is 1201 and they teach this topic.
Who is Coach Farrior and ISS?
This theme is emphasized throughout the novel, especially in the contrast between Scrooge’s initial greed and his eventual generosity.
What is redemption?
What is the most pivotal moments in The Cay, causing significant change for Phillip and Timothy at end of the novel.
What is the hurricane?
A work's central idea or message is often expressed through this literary device, which can reveal universal truths.
What is theme?
A writing pet peeve that she has is this.
What is lowercase "i" ?
Most students love this teacher. They received an award this year for their teaching.
Who is Mr. Peterson?
This is the theme of the Miss Dunphrey novel.
What is resilience?
What is the tragic event that marks the final entry in Anne’s diary, signaling the end of her time in the Secret Annex.
The invasion and arrest of those in the Annex?
This occurs when something is said, but the opposite is meant or expected.
What is (verbal) irony?
The reason Mrs. Acosta was in a boot was this.
What are stress fractures?
The current Beginning Teacher of the Year (2024-2025)
Who is Ms. Flores?