Rules
Charging station, pocket, or backpack
Where should students look to see what materials they need for the day?
On the board
What should students do when Ms. Rios is talking or giving directions?
Not talk and pay attention
An educated guess is called a what?
An Inference
What celebrity performed at the NFL Christmas Halftime Show?
Beyoncé
What is the bathroom policy?
You turn in your phone to get the pass and then switch back. No taking your backpacks
When should students start to clean up/ and put things away?
When Ms. Rios tells them to do so/ 1-2 minutes before the bell rings
If Ms. Rios is asking for responses to a question she just asked, is that the right time to ask to go the bathroom?
No
What + what = an inference?
What you read/see (text/evidence) + What I know (background knowledge)
What was the kind of vehicle that exploded in front of the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas?
Tesla Cybertruck
What is the water policy?
You turn in your phone to get the pass and then switch back. No taking your backpacks
Where should work be turned in?
To the turn in-tray in the back
What should you do if you need to make up or retake an assessment?
Talk to Ms. Rios and schedule a day/time to come in
What is a message from the author about human nature, life, or society called?
A theme/ thematic statement
What animated film made the most amount of money worldwide out of any movie that came out in 2025?
Inside Out 2
What is the rule around food?
You can eat as long as it's not disruptive and you clean up after yourself
If I need a pencil, where should I go and when should I get it?
In the back of the room and before class starts
How should we talk to and treat each other in the classroom?
Respectfully, no curse words, no hitting/pushing/etc.
What is the fortune cookie test for "Theme"?
A message from the author about human nature, life, or society
Provable by evidence in the book
A complete declarative sentence
Universal and can be applied to anyone
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Who was one of the 19 recipients of the the Presidential Medal of Freedom on January 4, 2025?
José Andrés, Bono, Ashton Baldwin Carter, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Michael J. Fox, Tim Gill, Jane Goodall, Fannie Lou Hamer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Robert Francis Kennedy, Ralph Lauren, Lionel Messi, Bill Nye, George W. Romney, David M. Rubenstein, George Soros, George Stevens, Jr., Denzel Washington, Anna Wintour
What times can you not go to the bathroom, as per school rules?
The first and last 10 minutes of class
If you were absent and did not receive a handout from a previous class, what should you do BEFORE you ask Ms. Rios?
Check the trays in the back
Who is in charge of getting notebooks for their row?
The first person who comes in to class for that row
What are the three things you need when you are citing evidence?
The quote/information, Author's last name, and page number
What former US President passed away on December 29, 2024?