Speaker's Journey in Acting and Academics

The speaker reflects on their childhood, noting a general aptitude for math and science but a strong passion for acting and theater. Despite being a good student, their true interest lay in performing arts. They recount their first acting role in a school Thanksgiving pageant, where they played an Indian chief. The speaker humorously recalls memorizing lines in a language they didn't understand, pondering the meaning of those lines.

What subjects did the speaker excel in during their childhood?

• Math and Science

• History and Geography

• Art and Music

• Physical Education

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the speaker describe their academic performance in general?

• Inconsistent

• Below Average

• Excellent

• Average

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What was the speaker's true passion despite being good at academics?

• Writing

• Architecture

• Acting and Theater

• Sports

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What role did the speaker play in their first acting experience?

• A Thanksgiving Turkey

• An Indian Chief

• A Pilgrim

• A School Teacher

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

In what type of school event did the speaker first act?

• A Christmas Play

• A Science Fair

• A Thanksgiving Pageant

• A Talent Show

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did the speaker's school teacher do that influenced their passion?

• Organized a science competition

• Taught them advanced math

• Cast them in an acting role

• Encouraged them to study architecture

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the speaker humorously speculate about their memorized lines?

• They are historically accurate

• They might be a famous quote

• They are a secret code

• They could be offensive in other languages

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3