All About Teachers
It is the classic phrase uttered by almost every teacher right when the clock hits the end of the period: "The bell doesn't dismiss you, ________.
What is "I do"? (or "the teacher does")
The most commonly forgotten item.
What is a pencil?
This is the term for a comparison between two unlike things using the words "like" or "as."
What is a simile?
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz lived during the 17th century in this country, which is located directly south of the United States.
What is Mexico?
This sticky, sweet campfire treat consists of a roasted marshmallow and chocolate sandwiched between graham crackers.
What is a s'more?
Middle school teachers on the second floor.
Who are Mr. Carlson, Ms. Bradlo, Mrs. Knytych, Ms. Breen, Mrs. Servin, Mrs. Kelley?
Having a Chromebook at school is a great first step, but it’s completely useless if you forget to use this essential cord.
What is a charger?
This type of word takes the place of a noun. Examples include he, she, they, it, and we.
What is a pronoun?
Representing the "I" in R.I.S.E., this value means doing the right thing and being honest, even when a teacher isn't looking.
What is Integrity?
This popular Olympic and beach sport involves a high net, a sandy court, and players bumping, setting, and spiking a ball.
What is beach volleyball?
When a teacher stops talking, crosses their arms, and delivers a legendary silent stare, they are usually waiting for this specific thing to happen.
What is the class to quiet down? (OR "For everyone to stop talking")
You may have spent an hour working on it last night, but it does you absolutely no good if it is currently sitting on your kitchen counter.
What is homework? (or an assignment)
In a story, this part of the plot comes at the very beginning and introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.
What is the exposition?
This legendary, fiery bird known for bursting into flames and being reborn from its own ashes.
What is a Phoenix?
Fun fact: Our school mascot wasn't chosen by accident! Because of her brilliant and rare talent, people in the 17th century gave Sor Juana the famous nicknames “La Décima Musa Mexicana” (“The Tenth Muse of Mexico”) and “El Fénix de América” (“The Phoenix of America”).
Occurring in late June, this is the specific name for the longest day of the year and the official start of summer.
What is the Summer Solstice?
Like a hawk spotting prey from a mile away, a middle school teacher can instantly detect this forbidden, silent jaw movement from across a crowded room.
What is chewing gum?
Many modern schools require you to wear this around your neck every day; forgetting it means a trip for a temporary sticker.
What is a student ID? (or badge/lanyard)
This literary term describes the author's attitude toward a subject, which is different from the "mood" felt by the reader.
What is tone?
She is the dedicated leader of our school building who helps guide all the Phoenixes to R.I.S.E. every single day.
Who is Principal Kehr?
On a bottle of sunscreen, the letters SPF stand for this.
What is Sun Protection Factor?
Middle school teachers seem to possess this mythical anatomical superpower, which allows them to catch you throwing a paper airplane even when they are facing the whiteboard.
Daily Double
What are eyes in the back of their head?
You’ve used them all year, but if your brain suddenly blanks on this sequence of three numbers, you are officially locked out of all your stuff.
What is a locker combination?
If a speaker says the opposite of what they actually mean—often to be sarcastic—they are using this specific type of irony.
Daily Double
What is verbal irony?
Sor Juana stands out in CPS because it isn't just a regular neighborhood school; it is famous for its special dual tracks, combining a Classical program and this high-tech acronym program.
What is STEAM? (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math)
This is the capital city of Florida, a top US summer vacation destination famous for its theme parks and beaches.
What is Tallahassee?