Paca P's
Which P means treating your teacher, classmates, and classroom with respect?
Be Polite
Where should you put work that is asked to be turned in?
Your period's turn-in bin at the front of the room.
True or False: You are NOT allowed to have your phone in class.
True!
What are TWO of Ms. Ferrara's favorite colors?
Accept: Green, pink, brown
What are all of the events that take place in a story called?
The plot
Which P means you should arrive to class on time and be seated?
Where should you get the work you missed if you were absent?
The Extras & I was absent... board
If you are absent, how long do you have to make up your missing work for FULL CREDIT.
One week (5 school days)
True or False: Ms. Ferrara LOVES dogs.
False! Sorry!
What is the time and place where a story happens?
Setting!
A student walks into class on time, has their binder and pencil, listens respectfully, and immediately begins the Do Now.
Which TWO Paca P's are clearly being followed?
Accept: Prompt, Prepared, Polite, Productive
How many bathroom and destination passes do you get per quarter?
4 bathroom, 2 destination
How much of your grade comes from homework/participation?
25%
What is Ms. Ferrara's favorite movie?
The Princess Diaries
You use clues from a text + what you already know to figure something out that the author doesn't directly tell you.
What are you making?
An inference!
Which P means bringing the materials you need and being ready to learn?
Be Prepared
True or False: You must ask permission to sharpen your pencil.
False! Just do it! (But make sure I'm not in the middle of teaching.)
According to our classroom policy, what happens when an assignment is late?
10 points are deducted for each day it is late and will not be accepted after 5 days.
What is one of Ms. Ferrara's favorite Pokemon?
Accept: Espurr, Espeon, Hydreigon
In the sentence:
The gigantic dog chased the ball.
What part of speech (type of word) is gigantic?
Adjective!
Your teacher gives you independent work. You are talking to your friends instead of completing it. Which P are you NOT following?
Be Productive
Where do you get a stapler if you need it?
The I need station at the front of the room.
What is the best way to contact Ms. Ferrara?
ParentSquare!
What is the name of one of Ms. Ferrara's cats?
Accept: Binks, Tazzie, Ginger, Hazel
You need to explain what a story is mostly about in only a few sentences.
What skill are you using?
Summarizing