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Welcome, rebel High, it's so nice to see your sparkling faces.
I'd like to announce the winner of the
Winston School Award for English writing.
Zoe Miller.
Oh, so cool.
Congratulations, Zoe.
This proves that hard work can actually pay off.
Thank you. Thank you, everyone.
So you girls think you have what it takes to be on
rebels cheer squad this year, huh?
Yeah, Mmm hmm. Fingers crossed.
Well, I'll be the judge of that.
Let's see how well you three can do the rebels cheer?
Yeah, will do. What's that?
OK, Brianna, you're up first.
Rebels, rebels, number one, they bring the heat.
They get it done. WooHoo go rebels.
OK, Brianna Maddy, it's your turn.
Rebels, rebels.Number one, we bring the heat.
We get it done. Go, rebels.
Nice try, Maddy.
Zoe, it's your turn.
Rebels, rebels. Number one, we bring the heat. We get it done.
Go, rebels.
Now I want to hear why
each of you belong on the rebels cheer squad.
Well I think I should be on the cheer squad because the world needs cheerleading.
I mean, how else would countries get along without cheer?
I should be on the cheer team because I'm all about school spirit
and what says school spirit better than a cheerleading squad?
Plus, without school spirit, there is no Rebel High.
I think that I should be a part of the squad because
there's more to life than just cheerleading.
And I bring a well-rounded perspective to the team.
All right, Zoe. That's it.
OK, you three. I'm going to announce the results at the next school assembly.
That's it. You can go.
Zoe's a great student, but she also wants to join cheer.
I wonder if she'll make the squad?
Welcome back, class to another year at Rebel High.
As you all know, this is college prep English,
and since this class is designed to prepare you for college,
you're all going to have to take a placement test.
Yes, I know no one likes to start the year taking a test, but this is a persuasive
essay that I know you guys are going to like and have fun with.
All right, everyone.
I am so excited to announce the newest additions to the rebels cheer squad.
First, I would like to announce Brianna Williams.
Rebel spirit.
Next, I'd like to introduce
Maddie Henderson.
Go team go.
And here's to the best rebel squad ever.
Thanks to everyone else who tried out.
Zoe did a great job, but she didn't make the team.
Alexis must be looking for something other than talent.
Brianna Wait Up. Well, hey, Zoe,
congratulations on making the cheer squad.
Oh, thanks. Sorry you weren't picked.
Yeah, me too. I wonder why. I don't know.
Your cheer was just as good as mine.
But Alexis can be kind of difficult sometimes.
Well, if it wasn't my cheer or do you think it's because I'm
kind of nerdy or I'm not as tall as you guys?
Well, it better not be.
If that's the case, something's got to be done about it.
So don't worry about me.
I can fight my own battles.
OK, list three persuasive arguments for why people should recycle.
That's easy. Number one, it's fashionable.
Everyone's doing it. Come on.
They have to pay people to recycle.
So it creates jobs. Duh.
Oh, right. Number three.
Oh, got it. If people have cycled before
now, they have to recycle.
They should give me an award.
R E B L E S
stop, you guys are doing it all wrong.
Do you know how to spell rebels?
I thought we were doing it right.
How do you spell rebels?
R e b e l S rebels now do it again.
R e v e l S rebels, we are the best.
Go? Team
It's Go Rebels!
Don't you know what school you go to?
Mrs. Watson, you wanted to see me?
Yes, Alexis, it's about your placement test. Oh, really?
Am I getting an award?
No. You think people should recycle
because they have cycled already?
Yeah! Can you believe I made that one up all by myself?
Yeah, I'm sure you did.
You're going to have to take make up English after school.
Make up English?
Well, I hope that doesn't take long.
I have cheer practice after school.
No. When you flunk your placement test,
you no longer qualify for extracurricular activities.
Now, I, I don't want to do extra care.
I don't want to do extra activities.
I just want to do cheer.
You're doing English instead.
Unless.
Unless?
Yeah, I can do unless
unless you turn in a top notch research paper.
That's the only way.
Research paper.
Got it.
What's it on?
Threats and solutions to the loss of polar bear habitat.
Polar bears. OK.
It's due Monday.
Oh, sorry. There you are.
Oh, hi, Alexis. How's cheer going?
Oh, cheers going great.
But, you know, the team just doesn't feel complete.
Oh, are you looking for other girls?
Well, actually, I was thinking that we could use somebody that doesn't
look like the typical cheerleader, someone more well rounded.
Well, you know, I'm well rounded.
Well, I think that having someone with good academics
could really show what the school spirit is all about.
Yeah. I mean, ultimately, academics is what we're here for.
Well, and if you were on the team, not only could you show
a stronger academic image, you could help me with mine.
Oh, that's a great idea.
I'd love to help.
You know what? I knew I could count on you.
I'm going to put you on the team. Oh, I'm so excited.
It'll be so much fun.
Then it'll look great on my college application.
Oh, what did you want me to do?
I need you to write a paper on...
Threats to polar bear habitats.
Oh, paper, I'm really good at that.
What class is this for?
The class?
Well, actually, the class is mine.
You're writing the paper for me.
Wait a minute. If I write your paper, isn't that cheating?
No, it's not cheating. It's a favor.
And you want to be on the squad, right?
OK.
Alexis is forcing Zoe
to do her paper in exchange for a spot on the squad.
What is Zoe going to do next?
Brianna, you'll never guess what just happened,
what?
Alexis just asked me to join the cheer team.
Oh, that's great news.
It'd be so much fun having you.
But there's just one catch.
A catch. What catch?
She wants me to do a research paper for her.
do her homework?
That would be cheating.
That's what I said.
But she won't let me on the team unless I do it.
Well, that's your decision.
But I think it's wrong.
So you don't think I should do it?
I meant it's wrong for her.
You're a smart person.
You can make your own decision.
All right, I guess I'll have to figure this out on my own.
Polar bears. endangered or doomed?
In conclusion, the fate of these animals
is ultimately up to the animals with two legs. Humans.
There you are. Do you have my paper?
Oh, yeah. It's right here.
OK, And I hope you did a good job. Oh, yeah.
I'm pretty much an expert on polar bear habitats now.
Do you think I could cheer at the pep rally this afternoon?
Pep rally?
No, no, no, no. There's a lot of practice to be done.
Besides, I need you to do something for me first.
Something else?
Now what? I need you to do my math homework.
You got to be good at that, too, right?
5-6-7-8 R E B E L S
Rebels we are the best, Go Rebels!
Well, first, I have some news.
Unfortunately, there's been a cheating scandal here at Rebel High.
What's she doing here?
I haven't added anyone to the squad yet.
I think the other cheerleaders are going to have something to say about that.
You made Zoe do your paper just so you could stay on cheer
and then you decided to make her do your math, too.
Next, I have some good news.
I'd like to announce the new captain of the rebel
high cheerleading squad.
Zoe Miller.
What? Me!
No way! I'm the captain.
No, you're out. You're off to cheer squad.
What?
Instead of taking a class after school and missing cheer,
Alexis had Zoe write a paper for her.
Turns out her cheer friends didn't think that was right.
It's never a good idea to cheat.
And if you do, be prepared for the consequences.
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