Fish Cheeks
Bonus: Who is the narrator of Fish Cheeks?
Amy.
Name ONE college that students wrote about in the College Discussion Post.
Cal Poly Pomona, Santa Ana College, CSULB, OCC, Fullerton College, UCLA, UCI, etc.
This teacher collects creepy dolls
Ms. Winn
What almost-holiday do we call the day after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
This staff member once ate a dozen donuts all by himself
Mr. Thomas
Why is Amy embarrassed during the Christmas Eve dinner?
She worries how her Chinese family looks to Robert and his family.
Bonus: What is one major commonly mentioned by students?
Engineering, Psychology, Business, Nursing.
This teacher had a baby this year (not me)
Ms. Hardenburg
What traditional Thanksgiving food is made with green beans, condensed soup, and fried onions?
Green bean casserole
This teacher travels in his free time and has been to over 5o countries!
Mr. Tran
What specific saying/lesson does Amy’s mother teach her?
“Your only shame is to have shame.” (Be proud of your culture.)
What was the requirement for replying to classmates?
Respond to two classmates with a question, connection, or reflection.
This teacher played tennis when he was in high school
Mr. Diaz
Bonus: What household hazard triples on Thanksgiving Day?
Fires.
Bonus: This staff member is from Argentina!
Ms. Graves
Name two foods served at the dinner that embarrassed Amy.
Steamed whole fish, squid, tofu, prawns with heads, etc. (Any two.)
Which college is known for strong engineering programs and was chosen by several students?
Cal Poly Pomona.
This teacher has 30 pokemon tattoos
Mr. Gu
What Christmas song was actually meant to be about Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bell Rock
What's something people argue about on Thanksgiving?
Politics, the food, who sits where, people being on their phone, the chisme.
What food in fish cheeks is most symbolic to the story?
The steamed fish (fish cheeks!!!)
Name two community colleges that students picked.
OCC, Santa Ana College, Golden West College, Fullerton College, Rio Hondo.
Bonus: This teacher has to stop himself from picking up roadkill on the side of the road!
Mr. Hernandez
What sport is played and broadcasted on Thanksgiving Day?
Football.
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621