Crisis
"If you don’t stop bothering the people around you, I’m going to have to move your seat again.”
Own space, please.
“You’re making this harder than it needs to be.”
I’m here helping.
“You need to make a better choice.”
Choose again.
"Why are you arguing with me? You know the expectation is to keep your hands to yourself.”
Hands to yourself.
“Quit yelling at everyone.”
Use quiet voice.
“You have to stay with the class.”
Stay together.
“Come on, we’re going to be late because you’re still standing there.”
Time to go.
“I need your attention.”
Eyes here. (or simply “Here.”)
“You’re not listening to me.”
Try again.
“I’ve explained this already. I need you to follow directions the first time.”
First step: sit.
“Put your Chromebook away because we’re finished.”
Chromebook away.
“Let’s go back to your seat.”
Back to seat.
“You need to calm down so we can talk about this.”
Let’s breathe first.
“Please stop interrupting while I’m talking.”
My turn.
"I've asked you three times already. You need to stop talking, get your math book out, and start your assignment because everyone else has already started."
"Math book. Start now."