Vocab
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things, half glass empty
Pessimism
This individual would rather choose death than to not be able to have the love of his dear, Othelia.
Hamlet
The persuasive technique that focuses on the credibility of the speaker.
Ethos
What street is Serra High located on?
Santo Rd.
Mr. Reyes graduated from San Diego State University. Name the mascot or nickname of this institution:
The Aztecs
The state of being subject to death
Mortality
This famous movie reviewer recently passed away due to cancer in his salvatory glands.
Roger Ebert
In "A Change of Heart About Animals," Koko was described as having an IQ between 70 and 95. What was Koko?
Gorilla
Serra High School first opened its doors for admission during this decade:
70s.
Mr. Reyes has a side hustle that includes magic performance. Name one of his magic influences based off of the initials given:
DB, P&T.
David Blaine, Penn and Teller
A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone else
Antithesis
Amanda Ripley wrote about the "wrenching calculus" of the compensation of families due to this tragedy:
September 11 attacks
In "Hooked On a Myth," various substances were injected into the skin of a trout to detect pain. Name one of the items that were injected.
Vinegar, bee venom
According to the Teacher posters posted near the doors of the classrooms, this teacher in our current hallway has been teaching the longest.
Wrasidlo
Mr. Reyes atended San Diego State's credential program along with two other current teachers here at Serra. Name one of the two teachers.
Ms. Ngou, Ms. Amos
Goods that have been imported or exported illegally
Contraband
Steve Jobs gave his 2005 Commencement Speech on the campus of this University:
Stanford
Over 2000 years ago, this Greek Philosopher argued that there were three basic ways of persuading an audience, Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
Aristotle
This lady in the front office has colorful hair and signs you out when you have attendance issues.
Sandy Westwood
Mr. Reyes' favorite Pokemon is displayed on the poster in the front. Name that Pokemon.
Victreebel
A thing that causes disgrace or hatred
Abomination
After being fired from his job at Apple, Steve Jobs rebounded by helping to start up two other companies. Name one of the two companies.
NeXT, Pixar
"Of Primates and Personhood" centered around a set of moral and legal rights for chimpanzees, gorillas, bonobos, and orangutans called the GAP. What does GAP stand for?
Great Ape Project
Although not a teacher, this super important individual is the site supervisor and main custodial figure who also greets students from the buses most mornings.
Carlos Gaines
Mr. Reyes has taught at 2 other schools before Serra. One was the Morse Tigers, the other featured this "pointer," a pointing dog.
Point Loma