Talking
When my teacher is talking, I am_____________.
listening
Where is the best place to look when someone is talking to you?
At the person who is talking
You are working independently when a nearby group starts laughing. What should you do to stay focused?
Keep attention on your task, avoid joining the conversation, and return your attention to the work if distracted.
Your teacher tells you to complete the first three questions independently before discussing answers with a partner. Your partner wants to start talking immediately. What should you do?
Remind the partner of the directions, and do the first 3 questions on your own.
What is the Moseley Elementary mascot and what is his name?
A mustang named Lucky
Interrupting others is a problem because ___________.
It is disrespectful
or
It hurts their feelings
or
It prevents others from hearing them
How can a teacher or other person tell that you are listening to them?
You are looking at them, you body is mostly still, and you are quiet.
You have been staring at a blank page for several minutes. What is one specific action you can take to begin making progress?
Brainstorm a few ideas, answer one part of the prompt, use a graphic organizer, or write a rough first sentence.
Why is it important to listen to all the directions before starting an assignment?
So you don't miss something important.
What color hallway has 2nd grade in it?
Blue
During a partner activity, what would be an appropriate voice level?
Level 1 or 2
You think you know what your teacher is going to say, so you stop paying attention before the directions are finished. Why is this a risky choice?
You will probably miss something important.
You are focused on making the design and graphics perfect on your slide show, but you have not finished answering the prompt. How should you adjust your priorities?
Focus first on answering the prompt and completing the required ideas, then use available time to revise your presentation.
You finish the first step of a three-step assignment. What should you do next?
Read the directions for the next step and get started on it.
The Golden Spoon is a reward for what?
Good behavior in the cafeteria.
Before talking during class, what 2 things I must do first?
1. Raise my hand
2. Wait for the teacher to call on me
A classmate shares an idea you disagree with. What should you do before responding?
Listen to the entire idea and make sure you understand it before sharing a different opinion.
You keep switching between your assignment, playing with your supplies, and conversations around you. What strategy could help you work more consistently?
Put away unnecessary materials and identify one small task to work on it for a set period.
Your teacher said to write quietly for ten minutes, but you finish your paragraph in five. What should you do for the remaining time?
Reread and improve your writing, check the requirements, or follow the teacher's directions for what to do when finished.
What is the saying that we all repeat on the announcements each morning?
Hint: It starts with, "We are mustangs, united...."
We are Mustangs united, striving together, as an accepting family, navigating challenges, galloping as one herd, showing pride in our community
Why is it a problem for students to talk at the wrong time?
Do listening and hearing mean the same thing? Explain your answer.
The teacher will determine whether each answer is correct.
You have ten minutes left to finish a writing assignment. You are behind, feel frustrated, and notice that your group is off task. Explain how you would prioritize your time and attention.
Identify the required parts that remain, work on the most important unfinished section, avoid joining unrelated conversations, and ask for help if a direction is unclear.
Your friend tells you to skip a step because it seems unnecessary, but your teacher included it in the directions. What should you do?
Follow the teacher's directions or ask the teacher if you really aren't sure.
Who was the principal before Miss Parnell?
Mrs. Dubiel