Transitions
What is the most important thing you should do while walking in the hallway?
Walk safely.
What is the first thing you should do after crossing the classroom threshold?
First thing in the Morning: put backpack on hook, enter quietly, greet teacher
or
Changing classrooms: Go directly to your seat, enter quietly, greet teacher
What hand signal should you use if you need a pencil?
1 Finger for pencil (Index Finger)
Which zone means complete silence?
Zone 0
How should you carry your Chromebook?
With two hands.
Name two expectations during transitions.
Examples: Stay with the class, keep hands to yourself, use the correct voice level, follow directions, go directly to your destination.
What should you do after entering the classroom?
Go directly to your seat and begin the Do Now.
What hand signal lets the teacher know you want to share an idea?
5 Fingers for question and comments (hand in the air)
Which voice level should you use during A/B partner work?
Zone 1 (Whisper).
What should you do if your Chromebook is damaged?
Tell the teacher immediately.
Why is it important to transition quietly?
It helps other classes continue learning and keeps everyone safe.
Why do teachers greet students at the door?
To welcome students, build relationships, and help everyone start class positively.
Name three classroom hand signals.
Examples: Pencil, tissue, water, comment, agree, disagree.
Which voice level should you use during small group discussions?
Zone 2 (Conversation Voice).
Name two ways to take care of your Chromebook.
Examples: Keep food and drinks away, carry with two hands, close it gently, use it appropriately, keep it clean, using it on a flat surface (Table).
Your class is walking to lunch, but your friend is in another line and calls your name. What should you do?
Stay with your class and continue walking appropriately.
A student walks into class talking loudly with friends instead of starting the Do Now. What should they have done?
Enter quietly, go to their seat, and begin the Do Now.
Why do we use hand signals instead of calling out?
They reduce interruptions and help everyone stay focused.
When is it appropriate to use Zone 3?
Outside during recess, PE, or other outdoor activities. (If you are using one voice and talking in front of the class, for example during presentations)
A student closes their Chromebook by slamming it shut. What expectation did they not follow?
Close the Chromebook gently and take care of school property.
Explain why following transition expectations helps the entire school.
It keeps everyone safe, respectful, organized, and ready to learn.
Describe what a successful classroom entry looks like from the hallway to your seat.
Walk in calmly, greet the teacher, go directly to your seat, take out materials, and begin the Do Now.
During a class discussion, you agree with a classmate but also have something to add. Which hand signals could you use?
Adding on/Building up an idea (Place one fist on top of another one)
The teacher is giving directions, but a student begins talking in a conversation voice. Which voice level should they have been using, and why?
Zone 0 because students should be listening to directions without talking.
Why is it important to take care of school Chromebooks, and what could happen if they are misused?
Chromebooks are important learning tools. Misuse can lead to reminders, loss of privileges, parent contact, or responsibility for damages, paying $328 to replace chromebook