Level 1
Who is the main character in the story?
Macy
What was the first rule Macy changed (her first announcement)?
All students could chew gum in class
How did Macy get to be the principal?
She won the best prize at the school fair
Why did the kids cheer when Macy spoke over the loudspeaker?
Because she was giving them things they liked, like extra recess and no homework
What is the name of the new principal?
Macy
How much extra time did the students get for recess?
Ten extra minutes
What happened right after Macy sat in the principal's chair?
She made her first announcement about chewing gum
What might happen the next day when the real principal comes back?
The rules might go back to normal (no gum, regular recess, and homework starts again)
What did Macy get to be for a day?
The principal
What did Macy do at the big desk in the afternoon?
She played on the computer and drew pictures
How do you think the other students felt when they heard the announcements?
They felt happy and excited (the book says they were cheering and laughing).
Why did the morning "fly by" for Macy?
Because she was having fun playing games and visiting classes
What was the very last announcement Macy made?
No Homework!
Name two classes or places Macy visited while walking around the school.
The kindergarten class, the Grade 1 class, or the gym.
How did Macy feel about being the principal?
She thought it was "so much fun."
What could happen if students chewed gum in class every single day?
It might get messy, or people might get distracted
What was the first thing the principal said to the students?
“Attention, students! This is your principal, Macy. I am happy to tell you that there will be no homework for anyone today!”
Tell me two things Macy saw or did at the school fair.
Played games, ate cotton candy, saw a dunk tank, or won a prize
Tell me the story in your own words, but just the part about what she did in the afternoon
In the afternoon, Macy worked in the office, used the photocopier, drew pictures, and then told everyone there was no homework.
How can we tell that Macy wanted the other kids to like her as principal?
Because all of her rules were things that made the students happy