Semester 1
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
Why did Ponyboy run away in the park with Johnny?
Darry hit him
Your ________ help guide what you believe is right or wrong.
Values
What is peer presure?
When your actions or decisions are influenced by your peers in a similar age group.
What is Coach's favorite color?
Blue
What does responsibility mean as a student in Middle School?
Take ownership of your tasks and behaviors
What happened to Ponyboy in the park?
He got drowned in the fountain
I long to explore the ____ wilderness.
Vast
What does it mean to “stand up for yourself”?
Stay true to your morals and values and make your own decisions
What state was Coach born in?
Nevada
List 4 things you should do / try in Middle School.
1. Expand your skills
2. Try new things
3. Plan ahead
4. Build new friendships
What town do Ponyboy and Johnny go to hide?
Windrixville
The girl stared ____ at the sunset.
Wistfully
What is a sign of negative peer pressure?
Threats or teasing
Which animal has the best long term memory? (not counting humans)
Dolphins
What is the “ideal” student approach?
Take initiative, be organized, reflect, and improve
What do Ponyboy and Cherry have in common?
They both like to watch sunsets
The low grade I got on my science exam was ________.
Bewildering
What is a consequence?
The result of a decision (can be positive or negative)
Who is the all time leading Olympic Medalist.
Michael Phelps (28)
List 5 things you should schedule time for.
1. Homework
2. Rest
3. Fun
4. Family
5. Friends
How are Ponyboy and Johnny described in the newspaper?
Heros
Every choice has _________, whether they are good or bad.
consequences
Describe a situation that shows peer pressure (most creative answer wins)
Examples:
Peers pressure you into skipping class
Peers support you when you are struggling in a class to help you get through
My Fiancée had a hamster that was pink. It died from hamster cancer. What was her name?
Nibbles.