Birthday Roast: Playground English

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Rules for Class

Keep it respectful and school-safe. Write only 1–2 sentences per prompt. Make it funny, not mean.

Warming Up: What Makes a Good Joke?

A little exaggeration, a twist, or a playful observation can make a joke more engaging!

Prompt 1: Teacher’s Favourite Phrase

What is one thing the teacher says all the time in class?

Prompt 2: Wrong Answers

How does the teacher react if a student gives a completely wrong answer?

Prompt 3: Teacher Superpowers

If the teacher had a superpower, based on their teaching style, what would it be?

Prompt 4: A Secret Talent

What is the teacher’s secret talent that only English teachers have?

Prompt 5: Forgotten Homework

How does the teacher react when someone forgets their homework?

Prompt 6: More Than Teaching

What is something the teacher loves even more than teaching English?

Prompt 7: Sitcom Catchphrase

What would the teacher’s catchphrase be in a sitcom about school?

Prompt 8: Pre-Test Dream

What do you think the teacher dreams about the night before giving a test?

Prompt 9: Grammar Passion

Why do English teachers get excited about grammar?

Prompt 10: Irregular Verbs

What is the teacher’s relationship with irregular verbs?

Prompt 11: Marking Fears

What is the teacher’s biggest fear when correcting tests?

Prompt 12: Perfect Lesson

What would “the perfect English lesson” look like for this teacher?

Prompt 13: Their / There / They’re

How does the teacher feel when students mix up 'their', 'there', and 'they’re'?

Prompt 14: Fantasy Teacher

Describe the teacher as if they were a character in a fantasy movie.

Prompt 15: Lifesavers and Weaknesses

What is one thing the teacher could never survive a school day without? What is their 'professional weakness'?