Literal or Expected?
What’s the Purpose?
Loophole or Nope?
Teacher Talk
One-Ask Only
100

“Close your Chromebook.”

A. Close it halfway
B. Close it fully and stop using it

B. Close it fully and stop using it

100

The teacher says:
“Eyes on me.”

A. To make sure students can see
B. To stop side conversations
C. To get everyone’s attention

C. To get everyone’s attention

100

Rule: “No talking during the video.”

A. Whispering to a neighbour
B. Writing a note
C. Sitting silently

C. Sitting silently

100

Teacher says:
“We’re running out of time.”

A. Stop working
B. Work faster
C. Ignore the clock

B. Work faster

100

You don’t understand the directions.

A. Ask one question
B. Keep asking without reall listening or trying the suggestions
C. Do nothing

A. Ask one question

200

“Put your phone away.”

A. Put it in a backpack or locker
B. Place it face down on the desk

A. Put it in a backpack or locker

200

“Push your chair in.”

A. To make the room look neat
B. To prevent tripping and keep walkways clear
C. To check who is listening

B. To prevent tripping and keep walkways clear

200

Rule: “Stay in your seat.”

A. Sitting with feet on the floor
B. Standing beside the desk
C. Kneeling on the chair

A. Sitting with feet on the floor

200

Teacher says:
“I need your attention.”

A. Look at the board
B. Stop what you’re doing and listen
C. Raise your hand

B. Stop what you’re doing and listen

200

You asked your question and got an answer you didn't like.

A. Explain why you disagree
B. Follow the instruction
C. Ask again differently

B. Follow the instruction

300

“Stop working and listen.”

A. Finish the sentence you are writing
B. Stop immediately and look up

B. Stop immediately and look up

300

The teacher says:
“You should already be started.”

A. To hurry students
B. To remind students of expectations
C. To check who is finished

B. To remind students of expectations

300

Rule: “Put materials away.”

A. Leaving them on the corner of the desk
B. Putting them in the bin
C. Holding them on a random counter

B. Putting them in the bin

300

Teacher says:
“This is not the time.”

A. Ask later
B. Never ask
C. Ask louder

A. Ask later

300

The teacher clarifies:
“I’ve already answered you.”

A. Stop talking, try the information
B. Repeat your point
C. Ask a friend

A. Stop talking, try the information

400

“Line up quietly.”

A. Stand near the line and whisper
B. Stand in the line without talking

B. Stand in the line without talking

400

The teacher says:
“This is independent work.”

A. To stop talking
B. To make students work faster
C. To prevent copying and distractions

C. To prevent copying and distractions

400

Rule: “No Chromebook during the test.”

A. Opening it to check the time
B. Using it for notes
C. Leaving it closed in the backpack

C. Leaving it closed in the backpack

400

Teacher says:
“Let’s reset.”

A. Start over calmly
B. Leave the room
C. Argue your point

A. Start over calmly

400

You think your idea would not cause a problem.

A. Try it anyway
B. Argue your logic
C. Follow the rule

C. Follow the rule

500

“You can use your Chromebook after instructions.”

A. Wait until the teacher says to begin
B. Use it while the teacher is mostly done instructions and you get what to do

A. Wait until the teacher says to begin

500

The teacher says:
“If you’re done early, read quietly.”

A. To keep the room calm
B. To give extra work
C. To punish fast workers

A. To keep the room calm

500

Rule: “Work silently.”

A. Writing without making noise
B. Asking a friend for help
C. Humming quietly

A. Writing without making noise

500

Teacher says:
“I’m disappointed with these choices.”

A. You are in trouble
B. Ignore it
C. Change your behaviour now

C

500

You feel the rule is unfair.

A. Refuse to comply
B. Follow it now and talk later
C. Keep explaining

B. Follow it now and talk later

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