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2. The third-person limited perspective from which this story is narrated.
3. The exact time in the morning when Mr. Duran walked into his pranked office.
5. The bouncy, neon-pink object that temporarily replaced Mr. Duran's office chair.
11. The official name of Ramona Middle School's spirited Viking mascot.
12. The overarching point of the passage, focusing on a playful mascot using a harmless joke to thank a dedicated educator.

1. The logical conclusion a reader can make about why Victor targeted Mr. Duran specifically.
4. The chronological organization the author uses to sequence the events from early morning to the start of the school day.
6. The green and gold office supplies used to write a giant message on the desk.
7. The California city located near the foothills where Ramona Middle School is set.
8. Context clue for a state of being completely ridiculous, wild, or foolish, as seen when Mr. Duran bounces on the ball.
9. The underlying message of this story, which emphasizes that kindness, inclusion, and community deserve celebration.
10. The last name of the dedicated ASB Director who works to make school fun.