Pathways Staff & Stuff
My last name is JAASKELAINEN, but students call me this.
What is Ms. J?
This compares two things using "like" or "as," for example, "Her smile was as bright as the sun." (HINT: S)
What is a SIMILE?
In this dystopian novel by Suzanne Collins, Katniss Everdeen must survive a deadly competition where teenagers are forced to fight until only one remains.
What is The Hunger Games?
In science experiments, this term refers to a proposed explanation made based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
What is a hypothesis?
Name 1 of our 2 remaining Community Assistants.
Who is Mr. Ford or Ms. Kinard?
When human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas, like saying, "The wind whispered through the trees." (HINT: P)
What is PERSONIFICATION?
This tragic play by William Shakespeare tells the story of two young lovers whose families are enemies, leading to a sad ending for both of them.
What is Romeo & Juliet?
This word means to examine something in detail to understand it better, often used in science and critical reading tests.
What is analysis?
This football coach, known for his intense coaching style and khaki pants, led the University of Michigan Wolverines football team to a National Championship.
Who is Jim Harbaugh?
The Dean of Pathways.
Who is Mr. Micou?
This is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art, often used to help make a point, like saying someone "has the strength of Hercules." (HINT: A)
What is an ALLUSION?
This sci-fi novel by Frank Herbert features a desert planet called Arrakis, where giant sandworms roam and the valuable spice melange is found. In the film Part 2, Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.
What is Dune?
This term means a word that has the opposite meaning of another word, like "hot" and "cold." Not a synonym, but an...
What is an antonym?
This rapper and producer, famous for his catchphrases "Yeah!" and "Okay!", performed at the Democratic National Convention.
Who is Lil John?
Each trimester is 12 weeks long. A student can earn 3 credits each trimester by passing all of their classes. This is the total number of credits an AAPS student needs to earn a high school diploma.
What is 22?
This is the repetition of the same sound at the beginning of several words in a row, like "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers." (HINT: A)
What is ALLITERATION?
This book by Ibram X. Kendi explores the history of racist ideas in America and is designed to help young readers understand and challenge these ideas.
Frequently discussed in environmental science, this term describes the practice of using resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
What is sustainability?
TikTok creator Jules Lebron went viral for using this word. Very...
What is demure?
Who is Mr. Strassel?
This is an extreme exaggeration, like saying, "I’m so hungry I could eat a horse." (HINT: H)
What is HYPERBOLE?
In this animated sequel, Riley's emotions go on new adventures inside her mind, including Joy, Sadness, and Anger.
What is Inside Out 2?
Commonly used in reading comprehension, this term means drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
What is an inference?
This president of Ukraine, a former comedian and actor, has become a global symbol of resilience and leadership during his country's ongoing war with Russia.
Who is Volodymyr Zelenskyy?