leaving the class
If I frequently leave the class to get water, use the restroom or see the nurse. I will
miss a lot of instruction and may fall behind.
I have a question that is really important. I should...
raise my hand
Ms. Sullivan mentioned that she is breaking us up into group projects next week. I just got into a huge fight with Betsy and I really don't want to be in a group project with her next week. I should
Teachers won't do fun things like play games, go outside, etc. with their class if...
The class can't behave properly and complete their work.
It's 12:30pm and Ms Desmedt just let us into the class. I should:
read the board, and follow the warm up directions.
This signal will indicate to Ms Desmedt that I need to leave the class to get a drink of water/go to the bathroom
Sign Language 't' or 'w'
Bob is talking but I have a really great idea that I just came up with. I should...
wait and raise your hand when they are done talking.
If you are worried you will forget you can write it down.
While working on a group project, my classmate has been playing fortnite and not contributing. When I confronted them about it, they said 'oh well, you are doing all the work and I'll get the same grade that you do. Who cares. I should
remind them that all students are getting separate grades for the group projects. If they continue to not help, let Ms. Sullivan know
My group has just lost a game and my friend from the other team is rubbing it in.
laugh it off if I am able.
Ignore them if it is making me upset
I have finished an activity and I am waiting for everyone else to finish. There are 3 things I should do next. They are:
1. Check my work
2. See if there is a follow up task waiting for me
3. Get an extension sheet or game
Ms. Desmedt has already let someone out to go to the BR but I have to leave...What should I do?
quietly ask to go after the next person comes back
Ms. Desmedt is talking but I have already raised my hand and she has not called on me yet. I am worried my idea won't be relevant by the time she calls on me. I should...
Wait untill she calls on me.
If it is no longer relevant, I can remind the class about what we were talking about earlier.
Another group is presenting and my friend Bob is whispering to me. I see Ms. Sullivan looking over at us and aggressively taking notes on her clipboard. I should...
Ignore my friend Bob. He's a good friend but I'm not willing to lose a chunk of my presentation grade over a tik tok he is describing to me.
Ms.Desmedt is lowering her hand during a group game and my group is still talking. What happens if she lowers her hand all the way?
My group is going to lose a point
There has been a problem at lunch, my friend's feelings were hurt. I should
be kind and talk with them. Help them talk to the appropriate adult.
Ms. Desmedt has said I could go when someone else comes back. The other student has returned to class. I should...
Make eye contact with Ms. Desmedt and let her know the student has returned
I just got really excited and blurted out in the middle of someone else talking. I should...
Just quietly stop talking and wait for them to finish to raise my hand
My group member and I are having a hard time working together. I should...
Suggest we break up the work into parts and each work separately on what needs to be done
Ms. Desmedt is starting a game and the entire class is acting up and getting a little crazy. I can see that Ms. Desmedt is trying to get the students' attention. I should...
Sit down quietly and wait for instructions.
It's time to leave class but Ms Desmedt is still talking and doesn't seem to realize that its 1:25 pm. I should...
Raise my hand and tell Ms. Desmedt the time. Then wait to be excused, PUSH IN MY CHAIR and gather all my things.
There are three things I need to do before I come to Math class. They are:
1. Fill my water bottle
2. Use the restroom
3. Make sure I have my pencil and homework
The entire class is getting ready to engage in an activity. I have a question about my quiz grade that is highly specific to me. I want to ask Ms.Desmedt right now. I should...
Wait. If the question is a 'me' question and not a 'we' question then I should ask Ms.Desmedt after class
Ms.Desmedt has given us about 10 minutes to do a worksheet. She said we could work together but I am in a really bad mood today and the thought of working with Bob is exhausting. I should...
Choose to work alone. I can take my work to a separate corner of the classroom.
My team just lost a point but I don't think it's fair. I should...
Go with the flow! If I am really upset about it I can talk to Ms.Desmedt later.
The class is coming back together but my friend Brutus is still talking to me. I should
let him know the class is coming back together but we can finish talking later.