Organization
This tool helps you remember what assignments, due dates, and commitments you have each day.
What is a planner?
This SEL skill involves recognizing your own emotions and understanding how they affect your actions.
What is self-awareness?
This character is the narrator of the story and the youngest Curtis brother.
Who is Ponyboy?
These are the positive behaviors students show in order to earn Mac Bucks.
What is being respectful, responsible, or safe?
This is the first thing students typically do when they enter the building each morning.
What is go to their first class / advisory?
This is the first step you should take when your binder or backpack is messy.
What is cleaning it out / removing unnecessary items?
This skill helps you stay calm and make good choices when you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
What is self-regulation?
This group is known for being wealthier, driving fancy cars, and often causing trouble for the Greasers.
Who are the Socs?
Students can earn Mac Bucks in this way during class transitions or work time.
What is staying on task / following directions quickly?
Students show this quality by coming prepared with materials and being ready to learn.
What is responsibility?
This strategy breaks big tasks into smaller, manageable steps so you don’t feel overwhelmed.
What is chunking?
This SEL practice involves putting yourself in someone else’s shoes and trying to understand how they feel.
What is empathy?
Ponyboy and Johnny meet these two Soc girls at the drive-in: Cherry and this friend.
Who is Marcia?
This happens when a student loses a Mac Buck due to not following classroom expectations.
What is a consequence or deduction?
This place in the school is where students can check out books, study quietly, or work on projects.
What is the media center / library?
This routine should be done at the end of every class or school day to stay organized for tomorrow.
What is checking materials / packing up / reviewing your schedule?
This type of communication involves listening carefully, making eye contact, and responding thoughtfully.
What is active listening?
Johnny reacts this way when the Socs attack him and they try to drown Ponyboy at the fountain.
What is he stabs Bob to save Ponyboy?
Mac Bucks can often be used to purchase these items or privileges.
What are rewards, classroom items, or special privileges?
During passing time, students are expected to move safely and follow this school-wide rule.
What is walk on the right / keep traffic flowing?
This organization skill involves deciding which tasks need to be done first based on importance and deadlines.
What is prioritizing?
This SEL skill helps you make responsible and respectful choices that consider your values and the consequences of your actions.
What is responsible decision-making?
After the fight at the fountain, Dally tells Ponyboy and Johnny to hide in this specific place.
What is the abandoned church on Jay Mountain?
The purpose of the Mac Bucks system is to encourage this type of behavior throughout the school day.
What is positive, consistent, and responsible behavior?
This group of staff members helps students with class schedules, academic support, and personal concerns.
Who are the counselors?