Classroom Policies
If you choose to draw on the whiteboard, when is an appropriate time?
Before class begins, during break, if work is finished early.
Who are the three Curtis Brothers?
Darry, Sodapop and Ponyboy
Is Ponyboy a Greaser or a Soc?
A Greaser
How many pages should your children's book be?
10-15 pages
What grade did Ms. Mackey teach before coming to Summit Hill?
High School- Freshmen and Sophomores
What happens if your class solves the most daily puzzles?
The entire class will get donuts.
Who are the other 4 members of the gang?
Steve Randall, Two-Bit, Dally(Dallas), and Johnny
Why does Ponyboy decide to run away?
Darry hit him.
On the rubric, I'm evaluating you on your storyline, AR Test, Construction and ____________ (?)
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation
What type of pet does Ms. Mackey own?
A cat (her name is Sage)
While I do not assign homework, what is the expectation?
Everything we do in class is for a grade and must be completed by the end of the day it is due.
Does Ponyboy feel like he fits in perfectly with the group?
Not really.
Why are Ponyboy's parents not in the story?
They died in a car accident.
How many points is the overall AR Project worth?
50 points
What is Ms. Mackey's boyfriend's name?
Jake
If you are not in your assigned seat (without permission), what happens?
You are marked absent.
Why does Dally listen to Johnny when Johnny tells him to leave the girls alone at the movies?
Johnny rarely speaks and he worships Dally
What happened to Johnny that changed him?
He got badly beat up by a gang of Socs.
How many points is the AR test worth?
10 points
How many different hair colors has Ms. Mackey had in the past 5 years?
6 - dark brown, light brown, blonde, purple, red, ginger. (I also had black hair way back in high school.)
Who are "Git 'Er Done" Days named after?
Larry the Cable Guy/ Mater from Cars
What is Cherry's real name?
Sherri Valance
Who were in the Blue Mustang that pulled up as Johnny, Ponyboy, and Two-Bit are walking the girls home?
Soc boys/ the girls' boyfriends/ Bob and Randy and some of their Soc friends
What does "continuity" mean?
Continuity is the consistency and flow of a story
What unusual job did Ms.Mackey have in college?
Circus Performer