Voice Levels
What does Voice Level 0 mean?
Silent—no talking or distractions.
What should you do when you first enter the classroom?
Enter quietly, go to your assigned desk, and take out your homework.
Who is allowed to use the pencil sharpener?
Ms. Spence
What is homework supposed to be?
Practice
What should you do if you want to speak in class?
Raise your hand.
At Voice Level 1, how should you speak?
In a whisper so the teacher cannot hear your conversation.
What do you do after turning in your homework?
Return to your seat and begin the bell ringer.
What can you do if your pencil is dull?
Trade it for a sharpened pencil or use your own sharpener.
What should you do if homework is difficult?
Try your best and ask for help.
Name TWO of our classroom expectations.
Any two: raising hands, quiet mouths, listening bodies, quiet walking feet, helping hands, caring hearts.
At Voice Level 2, who can you talk to?
The people around you/your group.
How will you know when it is your turn to turn in your homework?
Ms. Spence will call your row.
What are pens used for?
Writing your heading.
True or False: You can work on Ms. Spence's homework during another class.
False
What happens after the first time you decide to break a rule?
Verbal warning.
Which voice level is appropriate for presenting or working in a group?
Voice Level 3.
Before leaving class, what is one thing you MUST write down?
Your homework.
When can you use a red pen?
When making corrections to your assignment.
What happens if you work on Ms. Spence's homework during another class?
The teacher may take it, and you will receive a 0.
What happens after the second time?
Your name goes on the board.
True or False: Voice Level 4 is appropriate for inside the classroom.
Voice Level 4 is an outside voice.
When transitioning to your next class, what are you expected to do?
Walk quietly in a straight line and wait at the door until the teacher opens it.
How often will Ms. Spence check your binder?
Once a week.
How many novels will the class read?
Two novels
What happens after the fourth time?
You are sent to the office.