🟢 Big Problem or Little Problem?
You drop your pencil in class
Little problem
You want to see what your friend is doing on their Chromebook.
Should you lean over them?
No, ask first
The teacher is talking.
You have something to say.
What should you do?
Raise your hand and wait
Academics have started.
Should your device be away?
Yes
The teacher asks a question.
Should everyone shout the answer?
Big problem or little problem?
Someone accidentally bumps into you while walking in the hallway.
Little problem
You are excited and stand only a few inches away while talking.
Is this respecting personal space?
No, when you are too close someone may not feel comfortable, you are in their space.
The teacher is helping another student.
Should you interrupt?
No wait quietly unless there is an emergency
You finish one question.
Can you immediately go on YouTube?
No
Ask your teacher first
Another student is answering.
Should you talk over them?
No, listen and be respectful
Your Chromebook battery dies before your assignment is finished.
Big or little problem?
Little problem
We can charge the Chromebook and finish the assignment
A classmate says,
"Can you back up a little you are in my space?"
What should you do?
Take a step back and apologize.
Which is an emergency?
A. You forgot your pencil.
B. You need to use the bathroom.
C. Someone is hurt.
Someone is hurt
You're supposed to be reading, but you're watching videos.
What expectation are you breaking?
Being ready to learn
You know the answer and are excited.
What can you do instead of blurting?
Wait and raise your hand
Someone takes your lunch on purpose.
Big or little problem? What should you do?
Big problem
- tell the teacher, ask for help
Name THREE times when personal space is especially important.
Possible answers:
Your teacher is giving directions.
You start asking about lunch.
Is this a good time?
No.
Wait until directions are finished.
Your teacher says,
"Five more minutes of work."
You continue playing on your device.
What should you do instead?
Answer:
Put the device away and finish your work.
Someone makes a mistake while reading aloud.
Should you laugh?
Answer:
No.
Be kind and encouraging.
You are working on an assignment. Your teacher asks you to stop using your device and get back to work. You feel frustrated because you wanted more time on your device.
Big or little problem?
Little problem.
Good choices include:
Scenario:
A classmate is wearing headphones and working quietly. You need to ask them a question.
Question:
What is the respectful way to get their attention?
Answer:
Your teacher is helping another student and you really need help.
What are TWO things you could do while waiting?
Possible answers:
Give THREE reasons why staying off your device during instruction is important.
Possible answers:
A classmate is taking a long time to answer.
What are TWO respectful things you can do?
Possible answers: