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Esmé Raji Codell
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 165 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Educating Esme: Diary of a Teacher's First Year Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Esmé Raji Codell
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 165 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first student to use the "time machine"?
(a) JoEllen.
(b) Melanie.
(c) Billy Williams.
(d) Shira.

2. Why do school administrators reject Codell's proposal for the Fairy Tale Festival?
(a) Many of Codell's proposals pose a danger to safety.
(b) The festival is too ambitious.
(c) The subject matter is inappropriate in a school setting.
(d) Administrators cannot agree on the day to have the festival.

3. What is JoEllen's Native American name, as given to her in a naming ceremony?
(a) Girl with Fast Feet.
(b) Girl of Frequent Bathroom Breaks.
(c) Girl of Many Questions.
(d) Girl with the Voice of Thunder.

4. What does Codell call the subject of Science?
(a) Chem-o-Rama.
(b) Dr. Weird's Wonderful World.
(c) Mad Scientist Time.
(d) Natural Wonders.

5. What kind of music do the Slick Boys use in their assembly presentation?
(a) Hip-hop.
(b) 1990s-style new jack swing.
(c) 1950s-style doo-wop.
(d) Country.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Codell tell Mr. Turner about why he did not receive her classroom's inaugural newsletter?

2. On September 27, what book is read that inspires Ashworth to reveal his missing digit to the class?

3. Why does Codell fear that student B. B. will be chosen as the first student to use the time machine?

4. Which is NOT one of the ways in which Codell's class learns about Native Americans?

5. How does Ms. Coil criticize Codell's teaching of Native Americans.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Codell's rationale for insisting her students call her Madame Esme?

2. What embarrassing exchange over pronunciation happens in Part I's meeting over Codell's Fairy Tale Festival proposal?

3. Describe Ismene, including her appearance and personality.

4. What question does Codell have for the "educational chiropractor" brought in by Mr. Turner?

5. Describe the theft of the Columbus comic book and its resolution.

6. What is The Happy Box?

7. What is the nature of the fight between Shira and Twanette on September 30?

8. Describe the circumstances surrounding Melanie's birthday on January 8?

9. Why do the students stab the substitute teacher in the back with a pencil on February 1?

10. Describe how Zykrecia resolves a conflict with Kyle on March 28.

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