Leadership
You help younger students in the hallway by walking calmly and showing them where to go.
Being a Leader
Walking calmly in the hallway and keeping hands to yourself is being this.
In 5th grade, work may become more difficult, so students should always do this.
Try their best?
You see someone talking during instructions. Instead of joining them, you stay focused.
Making the right choice?
5th graders are expected to complete assignments on time.
Responsibility?
A 5th grader should do this even when adults are not watching.
Making the right choice.
Completing your homework and bringing materials to class shows this.
Responsibility.
Teachers may ask students to explain their thinking in math by doing this.
Showing their work.
Returning lost items to the teacher even when nobody saw you find them shows this.
Honesty
In upper elementary, students are expected to solve problems with more independence.
Working independently?
You notice trash on the floor in the classroom and pick it up without being asked.
Setting a good example.
Listening while others are speaking and using kind words is being this.
Respectful.
If you do not understand something right away, you should do this instead of giving up.
Keep trying, ask questions, or use strategies?
You disagree with a classmate but still speak kindly and calmly.
Being Respectful.
Teachers may not always give answers right away because students should practice this
Problem-solving or perseverance?
These are two ways 5th graders can lead in school.
Helping others, being kind, following directions, encouraging classmates, or showing responsibility?
Give one example of being safe at recess.
What is using equipment correctly, keeping hands to yourself, or following playground rules
Name one thing students can do to stay focused during difficult assignments.
Avoiding distractions, asking for help, taking time, rereading directions, or using effort?
A friend wants you to break a classroom rule. What should you do?
Say no and make the right choice?
Name one way students can prepare for success each day.
Being organized, charging devices, getting enough sleep, bringing supplies, or listening carefully?
Daily Double!
Explain why 5th graders are role models for younger students.
What is because younger students look up to us and learn from our actions?
A classmate drops their books. You stop to help them pick everything up. Which school expectation are you showing?
What is respectful and responsible?
Why is making mistakes okay in 5th grade?
Because mistakes help us learn and grow?
Daily Double!
Explain what “character” means.
Doing the right thing even when no one is watching?
Final Jeopardy Question:
Why is 5th grade an important year before middle school?
Because students learn leadership, responsibility, independence, and strong work habits?