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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What film, the first classic film Codell shows, is shown in October 15?

2. Why does Mr. Turner object to Codell's school social committee guidelines on February 15th?

3. Why does Codell take her students outside for a field trip on January 7th?

4. How does Codell respond to Billy Williams when the boy claims that he hates her?

5. What problem does Vanessa have in announcing the class' Christmas show?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the day when a student brings a two-year-old brother to school.

2. What is Vanessa's problem with the Christmas assembly, and how does she overcome it?

3. Who is Marky?

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

5. What is Codell's experience in proctoring another class for a standardized test?

6. What does Codell think of the numerous speeches at the graduation?

7. How is the "time machine" built?

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

9. How does Ms. Federman convince Codell to remain a teacher at the school on February 15?

10. Explain the story of Ozzie becoming ill at school.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As evidenced by teaching about the Holocaust and about sexual education, what does Codell see as the limits of presenting material to her class? What is Codell's attitude towards teaching uncomfortable or adult subjects to children?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Codell's unique approach to classroom reading. How does she divide the students, and what roles do they have? What might be the advantages to such a system? What are possible disadvantages?

Essay Topic 3

Codell uses innovative (and sometimes controversial) teaching techniques for her lessons.

1)Choose three instances of Codell using an unconventional teaching technique.

2)Argue why these teaching techniques might be effective in getting the students to learn the material.

3)Take the other side, and argue why these teaching techniques may not be effective.

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