Work Time
What if you need Ms. Monica and she is working with students at the table?
Put your name on a sticky note in the parking lot
Can I use the pencil sharpener? What if a colored pencil needs sharpened?
No. There are small sharpeners in the blue cart.
True or false: It is your responsibility to get your "must dos" done each day.
True
What would you do if your table mate is talking to you while Ms. Monica is teacher?
Politely ask them to stop talking and ignore them if it happens again.
What three things do I do when I come in?
1. Get folder
2. Look at the board to see what to do
3. Get right to work
What is the noise level during work time?
Level 1- quiet, but you can whisper talk with a TABLE MATE if needed.
Where do you find a sharp pencil?
The sharp pencil cup.
You must ____________ to speak during a lesson.
Raise your hand
What would you do if you need help and Monica is helping someone at the table? At their desk?
If Monica is at the table put a note in the parking lot. If Monica is moving around the room, raise your hand. Do NOT call out or come to Monica and poke her.
Can I read or type when done with my work if it is not on the "may do" list?
No, please choose from the may do options.
What are three things you can do if you are not sure what to do during work time?
1. Whisper ask a table mate
2. Look at your task card
3. Put a sticky note in the parking lot
What must I do if I am taking a pencil from the sharp pencil cup?
Put the dull one in the pencil hospital.
True or false: I can eat during class.
False
What would you do if you need to go to the bathroom?
Put the bathroom pass on your desk and go quickly. You get one pass per class or you need to check in with Ms. Monica.
What is stamina?
How long you can work on something and maintain focus.
Can you move to work with a partner during work time?
Only if Ms. Monica has said it is partner work time, otherwise it is independent work time.
Where do I find "may do" supplies?
On top of the white cabinet.
True or false: It is not big deal if I don't listen to the lesson or instructions, because Ms. Monica can explain it to me later.
False. You are almost a 5th grader! It is your responsibly to listen and follow directions. This doesn't mean Ms. Monica won't help you if you need it. :)
What would you do if Ms. Monica is explaining instructions but you don't understand?
Raise your hand and ask questions...don't just sit and then not know what to do during work time.
What should you do if the class before writing lets you out late and you come in late?
Come in quietly, get your folder, look at the board, and get right to work. There is no need to say anything disruptive.
What are the two purposes of the task card?
1. So you know what to do during work time
2. So Ms. Monica knows what you accomplished during work time
Explain the proper way to use a piece of notebook paper.
Holes on the left
Start writing at the pink line
Write all the way across to the other pink line
What does it mean to be ready to learn? Name at least three ways.
1. Sitting up
2. Eyes on the speaker or front of the room
3. Asking questions if you don't understand
4. Ready to respond when questions are asked
5. Nodding along with the speaker or making eye contact to show you are listening
What would you do if your friend is wandering around the classroom chatting with you and others during work time?
Politely ask them to let you do your work, but tell Ms. Monica if it happens again.
What is the purpose of the timed write?
To see what you can do on your own and to text our writing stamina.