About Ilana
Where is Ilana from?
Boston, Massachusetts
Name 5 flavors of ice cream.
Chocolate
Vanilla
Strawberry
Oreo
Cookie Dough
Mint Chocolate Chip...
etc.
When is Valentine's Day and what does it celebrate?
Valentine's Day is on February 14th and we celebrate LOVE! <3
What is the most popular sport in the USA?
American Football
When is Christmas celebrated in the USA?
December 24th and 25th!
Yes, Ilana has 1 older sister (Her name is Arielle, like the mermaid)!
Name 3 traditional foods eaten on Thanksgiving
Turkey
Mashed Potatoes
Pie
Mac & Cheese.... etc
What is Halloween? When do we celebrate it? Name 3 traditions that are done on Halloween.
Halloween is a holiday on October 31. People dress up in costumes and go from door to door saying "trick or treat." People share candy. People go to parties! People make Jack o Lanterns (pumpkins)! People go to haunted houses.
What is the name of the championship event of American Football, and in what month does it occur?
The Super Bowl happens in February.
Name 3 female heroes from our Women in Literature game!
Hermione Granger
Wednesday Addams
Matilda
Alice (in Wonderland)
Does Ilana have any pets?
Yes, Ilana has 1 dog, named Noggin!
Name 4 American fast food restaurants
Mcdonalds
Burger King
Starbucks
Dunkin Donuts
IHOP
What is Thanksgiving? When do we celebrate it, and why?
Thanksgiving is a holiday that is celebrated at the end of November in the USA.
We remember the first harvest in the USA; the pilgrims had survived 1 winter.
We celebrate gratitude and we say "thank you!" to all of the things we are lucky to have!
Name 5 popular American sports.
American Football
Basketball
Baseball
Tennis
Hockey
Boxing
Golf
Name 5 vocabulary words from the Met Gala!
Iconic
Fashionable
Suit/Dress
Ugly/Repulsive
E.t.c.
Name 3 singers that Ilana loves!
Taylor Swift
One Direction
Billie Eilish
....
At what times do Americans eat Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner?
Breakfast: 8am-10pm
Lunch: 11am-1pm
Dinner: 5pm-7pm
What is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day? Who was Martin Luther King, Jr? Why do we celebrate it?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated in late January every year. We remember the life of Martin Luther King Jr, who fought for the rights of Black Americans in the United States.
What is "March Madness"?
A tournament of Basketball at American Universities!
Name 3 things that are different about schools in the United States.
Teachers are NOT called by their first name (Mr/Mrs/Ms...)
No religion class!
No language assistants :)
We eat lunch at school!
Prom
What 2 Spanish football teams does Ilana support?
Real Oviedo & Barca
Name 5 foods you can find at American sports games.
Hot Dogs
Ice Cream
Fried Dough
Cotton Candy
Pizza
What is Earth Day? What do we celebrate?
We celebrate Earth Day at the end of April (April 22nd). We celebrate the Earth and how it needs our help to survive. We talk about ways to heal the Earth.
Name the teams of American Football, Basketball, and Baseball that Ilana supports (Boston Teams)!
The Patriots
The Celtics
The Red Sox
Use a comparative and a superlative in a sentence describing Ilana.
E.g.
Ilana is more beautiful than a flower, and she is the best teacher in the WORLD