Know Your Signals
This is the signal we show when we agree with someone.
Thumb and pinky out, rocking hand back and forth between yourself and the person you agree with.
In the event of a fire drill, how many lines should the class be in as we exit the building?
1 line, close enough to the person in front of you to touch their shoulder.
After a scholar answers a math question incorrectly, another scholar in the back of the room starts laughing at them. This behavior breaks what Classroom Contract Agreement?
"We ALWAYS lift each other up, and NEVER put each other down!"
Kaden brought in 9 pencils for the first day of school and Jerome brought in 7. How many total pencils did they bring in?
Use two strategies to show your work.
16 pencils total were brought in.
Strategies will vary.
Say cheese! this scholar is about to start taking some amazing photos of her cat with her new ipad!
Addyson!
When someone passes you the mic, you need to respond by doing what two things?
Track the speaker.
Thank the speaker for passing you the mic.
After exiting the building during a fire drill, Mr. OC realizes that he left his favorite sweater in the classroom. What should Mr. OC do?
He needs to forget about the sweater and listen for important safety instructions. His sweater can be replaced, Mr. OC cannot.
As she is lining-up for lunch, Addyson notices a piece of paper on the floor. It's not hers, but she picks it up and throws it in the trash anyway. Addyson is respecting what Classroom Contract Agreement?
"Cleanliness is Golden!?"
Felicia has $70. She spends $20 on yarn to make toys for her cat. How much money does Felicia have left?
Use two strategies to show your work.
$50
Strategies will vary.
If you're looking for a battle ready teammate to have a NERF war with, you might want to ask this expert nerfer!
Bryce!
Sometimes we might find ourselves in a discussion where an idea from a friend doesn't match our own thinking. If you find yourself in this position, what can you do?
Put a thumbs down.
If the mic is passed to you, thank the person who passed you the mic and let them know that you 'respectfully disagree."
In the middle of a Math Story, Ms. G gets on the intercom and informs the school that we are having a lockdown drill. Where in the classroom should everyone go, and how should they get there?
The class moves to the corner of the room by the kidney table. As the class makes this transition, they should be doing it at ZERO VOICE!
Nasir notices a scholar running in the hallway, and tells Mr. OC. When Mr. OC asks the scholar about being unsafe, he lies to Mr. OC and says that he doesn't know what Mr. OC is talking about? What Classroom Contract Agreement was this scholar breaking?
"Honesty is the BEST policy!"
Amari has 47 marbles. Mr. OC borrows 15 for the class marble jar. How many marbles does Amari have left?
Use two strategies to show your work.
32 marbles
Strategies will vary.
According to this brave scholar, an iguana tastes a lot like chicken!
Felicia!
If Mr. OC raises his hand raised to get the classes attention, you should...
Make sure I'm at zero voice and raise me hand too.
"If you see it, repeat it!"
Ms. Mahone has just picked-up the class to go to art. As the line is moving, how close should you be to the person in front of you?
The line should be tight with scholars close enough to each other that they can easily touch the shoulder of the scholar in front of them. NO GAPS!!!
Fill in the blanks to the following statement:
"We don't make _____. We learn _____ instead!"
Mistakes
Lessons
There were 87 copies of the days RACE response on the window sill. Mr. OC opened the window, and a gust of wind blew 23 copies onto the floor. How many RACE responses were left on the window?
Use two strategies to show your work.
64 copies
Strategies will vary.
Over the summer, you could find this scholar soaking up the sunshine in Miami during the day, and having "girls nights" in the evenings.
Saphire!
What should you do before leaving the classroom to go to the bathroom?
Ask for permission
Use the bathroom log to sign-out writing your name and time in the log.
Sign back in when you return.
Exit and enter the class at zero voice.
What is the job or the line leader and caboose?
The line leader sets the example for everyone behind them to follow, and the caboose makes sure everyone in front of them is following that example.
Classroom Contract Agreement: Safety First
Why is it so important to ALWAYS be honest even if you know that you might get in trouble?
"Trust is the hardest thing to earn, and the easiest thing to lose."
There will always be a consequence for not doing the right thing, but the consequence will be much worse if you lie about it.
Ms. Lisa put together 58 lunches for the 3rd Grade field trip. Only 33 showed-up for the trip. How many lunches does Ms. Lisa have left?
Use two strategies to show your work.
25 lunches
Strategies will vary.
This scholar attended a "snooze camp" while on a cruise over the summer!
Deja!