Direct Language
Name Desired Behavior
Keep it Brief
Phrase Redirections as Statements, Not Questions
100
Sit in a place where you can be successful
Sit at another table where you can pay attention to your work
100
Stop running!
Stop-Walk
100
You've got to put away the books you already have out before you get another one. Otherwise they'll get lost or hurt and we won't have them to read anymore. That would be a shame, and it would be hard to do the insect projects without the books to get information from.
Put all the books away carefully
100
Why do I hear talking?
No talking in the hallway
200
We don't have maid service here
Clean up your work area
200
Lots of you are wasting time
We'll begin when you're all seated with your folder on your desk
200
Stop talking and look at me.
Come Back
200
Would you come sit by me?
Come sit by me
300
I don't want to have to remind you about our math routine
Bring your math books
300
These tables are a mess
Clean off your tables before you line up
300
Put down all your supplies and turn your attention back to me
Give me 10!
300
Will you look at me?
Eyes on me
400
Do you want me to take those toys away?
Put those toys away
400
Why are you moving before you've gotten directions?
Stop-wait to hear the directions
400
Jenny, move away from Jason. There is no reason for you to be playing with his hair
Hands to self!
400
Will you get ready to work for me?
I will begin when everyone has supplies out and is ready to listen for directions
500
It sounds like somebody needs to work harder
Casey, it's time to turn in the assignment now
500
Why aren't you lined up yet?
Everyone line up and face forward
500
Look at you! You have your head on the desk, slouching! How can you learn that way?
Sit up straight
500
Can you put your backpacks away?
Put your backpacks on the back of your chair
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