Fig
How old am I?
Bonus if you can name my birthday.
24 and January 4th
This animal is prevalent in my classroom.
Pigs
What is the color or Mr.Ferris's coffee cup?
green
What is Ms.Watt's morning beverage?
Coffee
How many kids does Brickey have?
2 daughters
What kind of dog does Ms.Headlee have?
Pitbull
When I was student teaching, who was my host teacher?
Mrs.Mueller
What grade did Miss. Naranjo teach their first year at Madison?
4th
What is Ms.Marquise's favorite drink?
Dr.Pepper
Mrs. Adler loves Star Trek or Star Wars?
Starwars
Only one other teacher has worked at Madison longer than Mrs.Chinn. Who is that teacher?
Mrs.Mueller
(1) Megan was excited about the interview. (2) She answered all of the executive’s questions. (3) “It was nice meeting you,” Megan said with a smile. (4) “You too. (5) I’m sorry to say that the position is filled.” (6) Well, this was a total waste of make-up, Megan thought to herself.
Which sentence reveals sarcasm?
A. Sentence 3
B. Sentence 4
C. Sentence 5
D. Sentence 6
D. Sentence 6
How many kids does Ms.Susana have?
Bonus: What are their ages?
4
23,21,19, and 17
What does Ms.Destiny do?
The Dream Team Advisor
What is my favorite color?
Blue
What are the names of my dogs?
Jovi and Jasper
What is Mr.Ferris's government name?
Noah
Where is Ms.Watt from?
New Orleans
Where did Brickey grow up?
Detriot Michigan
How many years has Ms.Headlee taught for?
29 years.
What type of fruit does my family grow in the summer?
Peaches
What is Naranjo's favorite color?
Pink
What music does Ms.Marquise always play?
Jazz
Mrs. Adler's husband is a professional in what instrument?
Trumpet
How many years has Mrs. Reliford taught at Madison?
13 years
(1) Successful students pay attention in class. (2) They are organized, and always know what to study. (3) When in doubt, they ask questions for clarification. (4) They ride home from school on the bus, which also helps them gain success. (5) By the time they go to bed, all of their homework is complete.
Which sentence has a claim that is NOT supported by reasons and evidence?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
D. Sentence 4
How old is Mrs. Wendy?
63
What is Ms. Destiny's favorite color?
Pink
What do I always say I am going to do when I get home instead of grading?
Reading
I am in the top 20% of what sport?
Golf
What is the greatest basketball team of all time? (According to Mr.Ferris)
The Denver Nuggets
What pets does Ms.Watt have?
Parrot and cat
What color is Brickey's motorcycle?
Blue
How long have I worn mismatched socks?
41 years
How old was I when I got my SCUBA diving license?
BONUS: Double points if you can name the first place they dived.
11 years old at the Denver Aquarium
What is Miss. Naranjo's favorite farm animal?
Goats
What fictional world would Ms.Marquise live in?
Hogwarts/Wizarding world
What type of dogs does Mrs.Adler have?
Australian Shepherd Dogs
What was Mrs. Chinn's Major in college before art?
Theater
The doctor called with the results, which indicated that the lump was benign. What does “benign” mean?
A. Swollen
B. Cancerous
C. Non-Cancerous
D. Large
C. Non-Cancerous
Who has the same birthday as Ms.Susanna?
Bonus: What is the date?
Teacher Jess 4/29
Where did Ms.Destiny go to college?
University of Northern Colorado
This is my what year of teaching?
2
Before I came to Madison, this is where I taught?
Colorado Springs
What did Mr.Ferris do before teaching?
land conservation or college admissions
What is Ms.Watt's favorite after-school activity?
Rock climbing
Who is Brickey's favorite band?
Carlos Santana
What do I have my two degrees in?
Special ed and Autism Spectrum Disorder
What is my husband's name?
Bonus if you spell it right.
Erik
What school did Miss.Naranjo go to for Kindergarten?
McAuliffe
What is Ms.Marquise's biggest pet peeve?
Being lied to.
Mrs.Chinn's dad was a puppeteer who played an animal named Bruiser. What kind of animal was Brusier? Hint: He came and performed at the Madison Carnival.
a dog
Briefly describe your science fair theme, and show how your preliminary studies resulted in the direction of your finished project.
What does “preliminary” mean?
A. Central
B. Outcome
C. Obsolete
D. Initial
D. Initial
How many years has Ms.Wendy been teaching?
17
True or False! Ms.Destiny and Ms.Figueroa knew each other in college?
True!
How many tattoos do I have?
Bonus if you can name all of them.
8
1. Mushroom
2. Duck
3. Gameboy
4. Mi Hoy Minoy
5. Luigi
6. Plank
7. Flower
8. Butterflies
What is my boys name?
Berry
What did Mr.Ferris do to impress someone in college?
Be a vegetarian for 6 years.
What is Ms.Watt's favorite type of science?
Biology
What did Brickey do before he was a teacher?
Marketing, research
I have this many plants
67
Before I became a teacher, what was my most recent job?
Starbucks Barista
What is Miss. Naranjo's coffee order?
Cold brew, oatmilk, 2 pumps of brown sugar syrup
What is Ms.Marquise video game console?
Trick: Both PS5 and XBox
What state was Mrs. Reliford born in?
Nebraska
(1) Wind turbines do not use combustion to generate electricity. (2) They do not produce air emissions. (3) The only potentially toxic or hazardous materials are relatively small amounts of lubricating oils and hydraulic and insulating fluids. (4) Therefore, contamination of surface or ground water or soils is highly unlikely.
Which sentence contains a negative detail of wind turbines?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
C. Sentence 3
How many siblings does Ms.Susanna have?
8
How many dogs does Ms.Destiny have?
Two
What are all five books we read this year?
Bonus if you can name the order and spell it correctly?
Summer of the Mariposas
Omnivores Dilemma
Maus 1
Maus 2
Farewell to Manaznar
Caryn became infuriated when her two-year old sister, Allie, accidently knocked over her science project. It took her two hours to make it, and now she has to start all over again. “I’m sorry,” said her mother. “This is all your fault!” Caryn screamed at her mother. With a sigh, her mother picked up Allie and walked away. Which is the BEST theme?
A. Friendship
B. A young girl knocks over her sister’s project.
C. People should be punished when they make mistakes.
D. It is important to control your temper, and be understanding of others.
D. It is important to control your temper, and be understanding of others.
(1) The tired old man stumbled down the street. (2) He walked as aimless as the path of a steel ball in a pinball machine. (3) He stared at the tall oak tree, hearing the wind whispering his name as the branches swayed back and forth. (4) Where was his time machine? (5) Would he ever make it back home to his family?
Which sentence has an example of personification?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 3
C. Sentence 4
D. Sentence 5
B. Sentence 3
(1) Did you read Charlotte’s Web as a child? (2) The story takes place on a farm. (3) Wilbur the pig is worried because the family wants a ham dinner for Christmas. (4) Charlotte the spider tries to help him out by spinning words in her web. (5) He wins a prize at the fair, and it is decided that he will live. (6) Charlotte then lays her eggs. (7) Eventually, the eggs hatch and three baby spiders stay behind with Wilbur.
Which sentence represents the climax?
E. (5) He wins a prize at the fair, and it is decided that he will live.
F. (4) Charlotte the spider tries to help him out by spinning words in her web.
G. (3) Wilbur the pig is worried because the family wants a ham dinner for Christmas.
H. (2) The story takes place on a farm.
E. (5) He wins a prize at the fair, and it is decided that he will live.
During which element of plot are the characters introduced and the setting established?
A. Resolution
B. Conflict
C. Exposition
D. Falling Action
E. Rising Action
A. Resolution
Which element of plot comes after the conflict has already been established, but before the outcome can be predicted?
A. Resolution
B. Conflict
C. Exposition
D. Falling Action
E. Rising Action
E. Rising Action
Mark grabbed his lunch and went to the back of the room. Charles sat down with him, hitting Ben on the head along the way. Kent wiped off the table, his seat, and his tray before sitting down. Alexander laughed about a joke that no one thought was funny.
Which boy can be considered “fastidious”?
A. Mark
B. Charles
C. Kent
D. Alexander
C. Kent
Life is like a fire. If you can't control your flame, You're bound to be burned. Which is the central idea of this poem?
A. Energy
B. Self-Control
C. Revenge
D. Pity
B. Self-Control
Kevin looked back on his summer vacation with regret. He didn’t accomplish any of his summer goals. His intentions were good, especially in the beginning, but he never followed through with his plans. He didn’t spend enough time with his family or his friends. His video games received the most attention.
Which is an objective summary of the excerpt?
A. Kevin should never play video games again.
B. Kevin is irresponsible, and needs to make some changes.
C. Kevin regrets having so many goals to accomplish in the summer.
D. Kevin regrets spending too much time with video games, and too little time with friends and family.
D. Kevin regrets spending too much time with video games, and too little time with friends and family.
Life is like a bicycle, Left out in the storm. If it's not protected, Rust begins to form.
What is the main idea of this poem?
A. Life is a gift to be enjoyed.
B. Exercise is good for the soul.
C. Stormy weather enters everyone’s life once in a while.
D. Rust can be avoided if treated at the first sign.
A. Life is a gift to be enjoyed.
Florida is home to an amazing array of fish, wildlife, and the habitats in which they live and thrive. These multitudes of species are dependent upon natural habitats such as tropical coral reefs, and the grasses of the Everglades. Which key idea is being developed with this excerpt?
A. The beauty of Florida’s tropical reefs.
B. Florida’s wildlife and their habitats should be protected.
C. The Expense of maintaining habitats for wildlife in Florida.
D. Photographers love the wildlife and their habitats found in Florida.
B. Florida’s wildlife and their habitats should be protected.
What Colorado activity has Mrs.Reliford never done (activity/mountain-wise)?
Skiiing
Athletes of the past and present have played a huge role in giving young people a voice and inspiring them to “take action”. Rock the Vote is teaming up with those in the sports world to empower and inspire a new generation.
What is the central idea of this excerpt?
A. The importance of playing a sport.
B. Rock the Vote inspires young people to vote for athletes who want to run for office.
C. Athletes can help inspire young people to vote.
D. There is a connection between rock music and playing sports.
C. Athletes can help inspire young people to vote.
How many grandbabies does Ms.Wendy have?
Bonus: Which movie did she recommend that has hot guys and girls?
2 and Pearl Harbor
Timothy was very upset with his math grade. His parents weren’t delighted either. He decided his best course of action would be to pay attention in class, complete all assignments, and ask questions when he was confused. He was very happy with the results. He received an A on his next math test!
Which is the BEST way to define this text structure?
A. Chronological Order
B. Problem and Solution
C. Compare and Contrast
D. Order of Importance
B. Problem and Solution