One thing you can't pretend to be is funny.
Ten minutes is short if it's a recess and long if it's a punishment.
It's not enough to be able to spell "magnificence" in your bedroom. You have to be able to spell it at the microphone during the spelling bee.
If you want to see a shooting star, you might have to spend a lot of nights looking up.
They'll remember you if you're the best reader in class-or if you throw up at lunch.
Before you trade sandwiches, check between the bread.