Getting Someone's Attention
Best way to get your teacher's attetion?
Raise your hand
What is a task you do at school?
Tests, classwork, running an errand for your teacher, getting lunch, homework, etc
What type of help might you need in school?
Help with a question/assignment, help on a test, help cleaning up, etc
If you can't get your teacher's attention right away, what should you do?
Wait your turn!
What does "staying on task" mean?
It means focusing on your work!
How can you politely decline help?
"No thank you" "I think I'll try it on my own" "I think I just figure it out on my own"
Why do we say "excuse me?" when we are trying to get someone's attention?
To be polite!
Why is it important to be able to switch tasks?
We do it all the time!
Why is it important to know how to ask for help?
There are always situations you will need help in- even as an adult!
You came to the office to call your mom, but the secretary (Ms. Payton) is on the phone. How do you get her attention?
-Wave or make eye contact so she sees you
-Wait until she is done on the phone
-(Optional) say "excuse me"
-Politely tell her what you need
What does "shift your focus" mean?
To move your focus from one thing to another!
Steps to ask for help...
1. Look at the person
2. Ask if they have time to help you (now or later)
3. ...?
Clearly describe what kind of help you need.
When trying to get another person’s attention, how do you expect them to react?
Politely...which is why we get their attention politely too!
Why is it important to analyze a task?
So we know what we are doing!
How is asking for help different than acccepting help?
When asking for help, you take the initiative knowing that you need help