Panchito
The Circuit
Dead Words
Class Rules
School Rules
100
How old is Panchito at the beginning of the book?
4 years old.
100
Where does The Circuit begin?
In Mexico, crossing the border.
100
What is another word for "said?"
(pick one from the list)
100
What time does 11th/12th hour start every day?
12:45 / 3:55
100
What is the principal's name?
Mr. Trujillo
200
How many pets did Panchito have?
One - a parrot
200
What was the miracle in Tent City?
Torito didn't die.
200
What is another way to say "great"?
wonderful, marvelous, fantastic
200
What is the first thing we do everyday in this class?
Correct the edit paper.
200
What are 2 things you should bring to class everyday?
A pencil, a pen, a good attitude, chocolate for Ms. Fox
300
What is Panchito's real name?
Francisco
300
What did the family call their old car?
Carcachita
300
What is another way to say "also"?
too, moreover, besides, as well as, in addition to
300
How is the dress code for ESO different than day school?
It isn't.
300
How many times can you be absent before you are dropped?
You can be absent three times. You will be dropped on the 4th absence.
400
What was the year of Panchito's oldest penny?
1865
400
Why did the house they finally lived in burn down?
They used gas instead of kerosene for the stove.
400
What is another way to say "fun"?
pleasant, pleasurable, amusing, entertaining
400
What should you write in your daily reflection?
Your thoughts and questions NOT WHAT WE DID IN CLASS.
400
What happens if you are tardy four times?
You will serve detention after school on a Friday.
500
Who fought Panchito over a green jacket?
Curtis
500
Why is this book called The Circuit?
The family moves in a big circle doing migrant farm work.
500
Why shouldn't we use dead words?
They are boring and meaningless. They are overused and they don't really paint a picture for the reader.
500
Why do we write daily reflections?
We write reflections to keep communication with Ms. Fox open and to help us think about what we learned so that we remember it better.
500
If you have an 11th hour and a 12th hour class, how many hours of evening school are there in one week?
11th hour: 12 hours 12th hour: 12 hours Total: 24 hours
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