School Days
Stereotypically given to teachers on the first day of school by children.
What is an apple?
This 1597 tragic play written by a famous English writer, explores the destructive consequences of familial conflict and youthful passion. Set in Verona, Italy, the story revolves around two feuding families. This play is compulsory in grade 9 or 10 English class.
What is Romeo and Juliet?
This is a style of penmanship where letters are joined together in a continuous, flowing manner, as opposed to printing or "block" letters which are written separately
What is Cursive Writing?
A small electronic device with a keyboard and a visual display used for solving mathematical questions
What is a calculator?
Also known as a frock or a gown, it is a one-piece outer garment that is worn on the torso, hangs down over the legs. They often consist of a bodice attached to a skirt
What is a Dress?
A standardized set of clothing that students are required to wear at an educational institution, often differing in color and style but being identical for all students in a group
What is a School Uniform?
Instruction in the development and care of the body ranging from simple calisthenic exercises to a course of study providing training in hygiene, gymnastics, and the performance and management of athletic games
What is Phys Ed or Physical Education?
A mid-term school holiday for students, typically lasting one week, that serves as a break from school. It is a common term for this holiday in Canada, Australia, and Ireland, while the equivalent term in the United States is "spring break"
What is March Break?
A practice, in the case of an emergency, where children have a mock evacuation of the school, in the event there is a fire.
What is a Fire Drill?
This 1813 novel by Jane Austen, follows the independent Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates love, class, and societal expectations in early 19th-century England, initially disliking the proud and wealthy Mr. Darcy
What is Pride and Prejudice?
This is a literary genre where a fictional story is set in the past, often incorporating real historical events, figures, or a specific time period to create an authentic and immersive experience for the reader
What is Historical Fiction?
The 4 main fundamental parts of arithmetic
What are Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and division?
Involves achieving goals that are meaningful to you, which can range from financial prosperity and career achievements to personal growth, strong relationships, or a feeling of fulfillment and purpose in life
What is Success?
A liquid or gel, typically one containing alcohol, that is used to clean the hands. Particularly more common in classrooms post COVID 19
What is Hand Sanitizer or Isogel?
Yhe study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries.
What is Geography?
A designated day within the school year when students do not attend school, but school staff participate in professional development, training, curriculum planning, and other professional activities to enhance student success and school operations
What is a PA Day or PD Day?
What is Hopscotch?
This 1876 story follows the mischievous, imaginative adventures of young boy in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri, during the pre-Civil War era. Under the care of his Aunt Polly, the boy engages in various escapades, including outsmarting his friends into whitewashing a fence for him, developing a romantic interest in Becky Thatcher, and a close friendship with Huckleberry Finn.
What is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
This is the stage where you write the first version of your text, focusing on getting your ideas down on paper
What is Drafting?
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What is Pi?
An idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, especially one formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence or an imitation of a person or thing, especially one done to entertain.
What is an impression?
A small adjustable gas flamed instrument used in School Science Labs
What is a Bunsen Burner?
Is the study of individuals, communities, systems, and their interactions across time and place that prepares students for local, national, and global civic life.
What is Social Studies?
Is a holiday to honor family bonds and spend quality time together, providing a long weekend for relaxation, connection, and community activities
What is Family Day?
This was removed nationwide, and was banned in Ontario public schools in 1988 after a court ruling in Zylberberg v. Sudbury Board of Education. The ruling found that this infringes on freedom of conscience and religion.
What is the Lord's Prayer?
This 1937 novel by John Steinbeck follows George Milton and Lennie Small, two migrant workers during the Great Depression, who dream of owning their own land. George, intelligent but uneducated, cares for the physically strong but mentally disabled Lennie, who has a fondness for soft things.
What is Of Mice and Men?
This is the process of writing marketing and promotional materials, known as "copy," with the goal of persuading an audience to take a specific action, such as making a purchase, signing up for a service, or visiting a website
What is Copywriting?
This indicates repeated multiplication of a base number by itself. It's written as a small, raised number next to a larger base number, for example, 3²
What is an exponent?
A short piece of writing on a particular subject
What is an Essay?
A soft white limestone (calcium carbonate) formed from the skeletal remains of sea creatures.
What is Chalk?
Is an academic setting, where students learn about the systematic study of the past, focusing on human activities, events, and developments over time
What is History?
is the core message of Orange Shirt Day in Canada, Observed on September 30th, honoring the Indigenous children who died or suffered abuse in residential schools and affirming the value and dignity of all Indigenous children today
What is Every Child Matters?
Is the class or room where students in the same grade meet to get general information and be checked for attendance
What is Homeroom?
This 1951 novel written by J.D. Salinger follows 16-year-old Holden Caulfield as he navigates New York City for a few days after being expelled from his prep school, struggling with teenage angst, disillusionment, and the "phoniness" of the adult world.
What is Catcher in the Rye?
A complete written piece of work, typically includes these 3 sections
What is introduction, body and conclusion?
Is a fundamental branch of mathematics that extends arithmetic by using symbols, typically letters, to represent unknown quantities or variables
What is Algebra?
A braced framework of timbers, piles, or steelwork for carrying a road or railroad over a depression
What is a Tressel?
A laptop or computer that runs Google's operating system. A system primarily designed for web applications and cloud storage, rather than traditional software
What is a Chrome Book?
An educational experience, often found in schools and specialized institutions, that uses literary genre techniques and activities to teach various skills and concepts. Often executed in front of a large group of people.
What is Drama Class
Is an annual anti-bullying awareness campaign, celebrated on the last Wednesday of February, where people stand against bullying and promote kindness and inclusivity
What is Pink Shirt Day?