When the Teacher is Teaching
My body and eyes should be facing ___________ while the teacher is teaching.
What is: the teacher/the front?
What is: True?
It's called silent solo so that you and your classmates can focus on what you need to do!
True or False: I can go to a friend's group when I am done with the work at my station.
What is: False?
Your friend may not be done. You want your friends to be successful too, so please don't distract them!
When my teacher is at PLC's and another teacher is in the room, I should spend __________ minutes on MyPath/Language and Literacy and __________ minutes on Imagine Math.
What is: 25 and 25
You are expected to do this every PLC day unless Mrs. Vick is teaching a lesson.
If you go to Mr. Fogle for Colt Connect, you are expected to spend this much time on each program EVERY DAY!
I can go to the restroom ________ time(s) in Ms. Harrold's class.
What is: one (1)?
True or False: It is okay to talk while Ms. Harrold is teaching as long as I whisper.
What is: False?
You should not talk unless Ms. Harrold has called on you!
My eyes should be _____________ during Silent Solo time.
What is: on my own work!
The answers aren't on your bestie's face OR their paper, I promise!
When Ms. Harrold is in small group, I should only ask her questions if ______________.
What is: there is an emergency?
Emergencies do not include needing a tissue, tattling, or asking me to check your work. Use your beautiful brain to solve your non-emergency problems!
True or False: During Colt Connect, it's okay to interrupt Ms. Harrold's small group when I have any kind of question.
Do not interrupt my small group unless there is an emergency.
When I am in the hallway, my whole body should be facing ________________.
What is: forward (as in, the direction the line is moving).
True or False: When I have a question, I should raise my hand and call Ms. Harrold's name.
What is: False?
You should raise your hand quietly and wait to be called on before you say anything. I see you, I promise- I usually call for questions when I am done explaining!
Before I ask Ms. Harrold a question about the work, I should _______________.
What is: try my best to figure it out?
It's kind of like a puzzle - if it doesn't seem like the right fit the first time, keep trying new things until you figure it out! That is how our brains GROW!
True or False: When doing station work, I can talk to my groupmates as long as I whisper.
What is: True?
The only station you may not whisper at is Lumpy Space unless there is a worksheet or activity set up!
True or False: After I have passed one lesson on MyPath, it's okay to do something else for the rest of Colt Connect.
What is: False?
Your goal for each Colt Connect is to see how many lessons you can pass in the time you have!
When we are coming in from recess, we should walk _________.
What is: quickly and quietly in the line.
True or False: It is appropriate to ask for water or the restroom while the teacher is teaching.
What is; False.
The RIGHT time to ask for the restroom is during the morning meeting or silent solo work! Remember to raise your hand!
What is: FALSE!
Please make sure you have a sharpened pencil during the morning meeting/when you first get to class! Morning meeting is the best time to ask Ms. Harrold for a pencil or to charge your Chromebook so you're prepared for class!
One example of an emergency that I can interrupt Ms. Harrold's small group for is ______________. (Multiple Correct Answers)
What is:
-someone is physically hurt or sick
-someone threatened your safety
-you have a serious restroom emergency (i.e. gotta go NOW!)
My eyes should be _______________ during Colt Connect.
What is: on my screen or on the teacher?
When should I line up in line order?
What is: every time I line up, anywhere.
This includes lunch, recess, and specials.
If I have the answer to Ms. Harrold's question, but she calls on somebody else, I should ____________________.
What is: keep my hand up, listen to the other student, and wait to be called on?
When I finish my assignment, I can ____________. (Multiple correct answers)
What is: read a book, work on MyPath, play on FreeRice.com, or do reading or writing missing work/extra credit?
You may not: ask Ms. Harrold "what can I do?" or "Can I _______?" nor do anything that is not on the list above. These options are always written on the Whiteboard right above Ms. Harrold's computer desk!
One example of something I may NOT do when I am finished with my work is _______________. (Multiple Answers)
What is: anything except MyPath, FreeRice.com, reading/writing work, or reading a book.
True or False: I will ALWAYS need a pair of headphones for Colt Connect.
What is: True?
Starting today, I will give traffic cones to those who do not have headphones on during Colt Connect.
If I don't have something kind to say about someone, I should ____________________.
What is: say nothing at all.
It costs $0.00 to be kind!