So You Think You Know Your Teacher (Mrs. Emes)
How tall is my husband?
6ft. 6in.
When human-like emotions are given to animals, objects, or ideas.
Personification
The main character in a story...
Protagonist
A special day is coming soon,
September plans are in full bloom.
She keeps her energy up all day long,
With a favorite drink that keeps her strong.
Ms. Elmer
“You never really understand someone until you see life from their perspective.”
What is my husband's name?
Eddie Emes III
Words that imitate sounds.
Onomatopoeia
The message or lesson in a story...
Theme
Where stories grow and readers rise,
She helps unlock what words disguise.
From page to meaning, she shows the way,
Turning confusion into “I got it today.”
With patient help and steady care,
She builds strong readers everywhere.
Mrs. Tecza
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“A rose would still be a rose even if it had a different name.”
Romeo and Juliet
Where did I go to college?
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
A contradiction between what is expected and what actually happens.
Irony
Hints about what will happen later in the story...
Foreshadowing
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Where movement matters more than still,
She’s always focused on effort and will.
You’ll hear a voice that keeps things tight,
Guiding the room from day to night.
Not in books, but action instead,
Where lessons are learned by what’s done instead.
Ms. Colbert
“Courage isn’t about winning—it’s about standing up even when you might lose.”
To Kill A Mockingbird
How long have I been teaching as of this year?
9 years
A phrase that puts two opposite ideas together, like “bittersweet” or “deafening silence.”
Oxymoron
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When the audience knows something that the characters in the story do not...
Dramatic Irony
In a room where ideas get built from scratch,
He turns rough beginnings into something that matches.
Measuring twice before anything’s done,
Teaching patience and skill, one step at a time, not run.
Mr. Lackovich
“People assume the story, but never ask for it.”
Speak
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What is my dog's name?Tango
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A reference to something well-known outside the story (history, pop culture, etc.).
Allusion
The author's attitude toward a subject...
Tone
He stands above the crowd in more ways than one,
Where numbers and patterns are broken down and spun.
Step by step, he shows how it’s done,
Making tough problems feel like they’re won.
Mr. Ledonne
“Guilt starts small, but it grows louder than anything else over time.”
Tears of a Tiger