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Finding Nemo
When a millennial says they’re going to “ghost” someone, it means they’re doing this.
What is suddenly cutting off communication with no explanation?
This clever Greek hero devised the plan of the Trojan Horse and faced monsters like Scylla and Charybdis.
Who is Odysseus?
This minimalist skincare trend urges tweens to skip cleansers and lotions to "heal naturally."
What is the "caveman skin" trend?
Tori
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Snakes on a Plane
This slang term for laughing out loud was used in texting long before emojis and voice notes.
What is LOL?
Which word correctly completes this sentence: “They forgot _____ homework at home.”
their
These surreal, AI-generated creature memes with comical Italian voiceovers took off in early 2025.
What is Italian brainrot?
Where is Ms. Binder from?
Milwaukee, WI
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If someone yells “YOLO,” they’re likely about to do something bold. What does it stand for?
What is You Only Live Once?
In the TLQC model, this is the part where you explain how the quote supports your claim.
What is commentary?
Known as the “Zoomer perm,” this curly, permed hairstyle for teens looks like a certain vegetable.
What is the broccoli haircut?
If Ms. Binder was not a teacher, what job would she have?
Something in coffee
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Kung Fu Panda
A “basic” person is usually described this way—think pumpkin spice lattes and Ugg boots.
What is someone who likes mainstream or stereotypical trends?
How would you correctly cite a quote from page 88 of a book by Homer in MLA in-text format?
(Homer 88)
A risky TikTok trend where students allegedly tried to fry their school laptops by modifying ports.
What is the Chromebook Challenge?
What is the name and breed of Ms. Binder's dog?
Zoe, Pitbull/Chow
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Titanic
If a millennial calls a night out "lit," they're saying it was this.
What is really fun or exciting?
In The Odyssey, Odysseus doesn’t just battle monsters — he also learns lessons about pride, loyalty, and home. This shows that a true journey of transformation includes both of these two types of conflicts.
What are external and internal conflicts?
This 2025 TikTok trend features users filming themselves dramatically pretending to be in a sad music video—usually in the rain, with over-the-top captions like “She never texted back…”
What is the “Main Character Meltdown” trend?
In Ms. Binder's free time, she enjoys what two hobbies?
Running, reading, hanging out with friends, going to concerts.