Routines
Pencil shavings to pencil shavings, graphite dust to graphite dust: This is where all (most) necessary supplies are borrowed and returned.
What is the red cart?
Monsters, spells, and potions, oh my! This is Ms. Bussmann’s favorite game.
What is D&D?
This universal statement states the lesson, moral, or something deeper within a story.
What is a theme?
In order to do this, one must first determine important information from a text and properly cite or paraphrase necessary details.
What is summarizing a story?
This Frenchman had the most goals in the 2026 Men’s Worldcup.
Who is Kylian Mbappe?
The proper protocol for a potty break.
What is communicating with Ms. Bussmann and signing out?
Ms. Bussmann doesn’t just love critters in tabletop games. This critter is Ms. Bussmann’s “fur baby” at home (bonus points for both name & species).
Who is a cat named Heiny?
"She was as quiet as a mouse" is an example of this literary device, not to be confused with metaphor.
What is a simile?
Sometimes things get fuzzy but you can do this to clear up misunderstandings!
What is clarifying?
This game originally titled “Cave Game” is the best selling video game in the world with over 2 million copies sold since its release in 2009.
What is Minecraft?
What is looking at the board and following the instructions there?
A character, theme, plot point, or joke from this show is sure to bring a smile to Ms. Bussmann’s face.
What is Adventure Time?
“Ugh, change your attitude! It’s ruining my vibe!” is a proclamation that expresses these two literary terms.
What are tone and mood?
To assume is to make a good reader out of u and me (as long as it is based on facts from the text and your own understanding).
What is making inferences?
This 80 year old broke our hearts when she first said “I will always love you” in March of 1974, and then again when she passed away in August of 2026.
Who is Dolly Parton?
Raising my hand or waiting my turn is a surefire way to do this.
What is asking for help or getting Ms. Bussmann's attention?
Many fantasy stories are close to Ms. Bussmann’s heart, but one above all else rules it.
What is Lord of the Rings?
Your position in a situation might influence how you see it – this is how two literary devices work together.
What are point of view and perspective?
Knowledge is sticky! You can connect to new information in order to learn it better but only if you do this first.
What is activating prior knowledge?
Originating from Skrilla’s song “Doot Doot [redacted]”, this trend could earn you a smile and a juggling motion, or more likely now a groan and an eyeroll.
What is 6-7?
Learning math, language, decency, and responsibilities.
What are reasons we go to school?
ELA Teacher Origins: This movie is cited as an inspiration for Ms. Bussmann’s career choice
What is School of Rock?
Though some words share the same dictionary definition, many of them carry different social weight and meaning, also known as _______ vs. _______.
What are denotation and connotation?
One might lead to another – When you interrogate a story you might fill in the blank ahead of time, only to find out later if you’re right or wrong. This is also known as
What is asking questions and making predictions?
When controlled by a platypus, these are glued to Dr. Doofenshmirtz's fingers.
What are records?