Respect
What is one way we can show respect to our classmates when they are speaking?
Listen quietly, don’t interrupt, look at the speaker.
What is the first thing you should do when class begins?
Come in quietly, sit down, get materials ready, read the agenda.
What should you always bring to English class?
Notebook, pencil/pen, assigned book, homework.
What should you do when the teacher is giving instructions?
Listen silently, look at the teacher, don’t interrupt.
What’s one thing the teacher loves to drink every morning?
Coffee! ☕
True or False: Respect only means being polite to the teacher.
✅ False — it includes classmates, yourself, and our space.
Where do you hand in homework?
In the homework tray/Google Classroom/etc. (adjust for your system).
Where are extra pencils/paper kept?
In the pencil station.
Why is raising your hand important?
So everyone gets a fair chance to speak and we avoid chaos.
What’s one word that describes the kind of classroom we want?
Respectful / Safe / Fun /
Give 2 examples of respecting classroom property.
Handle books carefully, put materials back, keep desks clean.
What do you do if you finish your work early?
Read, work on another assignment, or follow the teacher’s posted options.
What should you do if your Chromebook/iPad doesn’t work at home
Tell the teacher and troubleshoot calmly.
How can you show you are actively listening to a partner?
Eye contact, nodding, repeating back what they said, asking questions.
If you were the teacher for a day, what rule would you add?
Student-created answers (creativity encouraged).
What does “respect for yourself” look like in class?
Trying your best, asking questions, being prepared.
When is it okay to leave your seat?
With permission, or during group work/allowed activities.
If you borrow something, what must you do afterward?
Return it neatly and respectfully.
Give 2 examples of speaking respectfully in group work.
Take turns, use kind words, don’t talk over others.
Make up a classroom cheer for respect (short & fun).
Students create one on the spot (e.g., “R-E-S-P-E-C-T, that’s how we learn successfully!”)
Role-play: Show how to respectfully disagree with someone’s idea.
Example: “I see your point, but I think…” instead of “You’re wrong.”
Explain the steps for lining up quietly at the door.
Push in chair, gather materials, wait quietly, keep hands/feet to self.
Why is it important to keep your desk and materials organized?
So you can find things quickly and avoid wasting learning time.
What happens if more than one person talks at the same time? What should we do?
It gets confusing; we should stop, let one person finish, then take turns.
Act out a silly example of “what NOT to do” in class.
Students do a silly skit (talking loudly, throwing papers, ignoring teacher).