Attention Getters
Why do we have attention getters?
To quickly get our attention when we are working.
Where do you put your phone when you come into the classroom?
Phone locker
What signal do we hold up to participate?
How should you sit when working with a partner?
Side by side or face to face
What do you say when the teacher calls “Class, Class”?
“Yes, Yes”
What are three items that you should take out of your backpack and bring to the classroom?
You home folder, your agenda, homework, water bottle, phone.
What should you do if you need materials when a teacher is teaching?
Hold up a number 2 signal.
What voice level do you use in groups?
Level 1 Coffee Shop or Level 2 Restaurant
True or False: You should finish your sentence before stopping when you hear “Class, Class.”
False
What do our lines look like and sound like?
Straight lines and at a voice level 0 (Movie Theatre Voice)
Describe the steps to get permission and to go to the bathroom.
Hold up 1, wait for teacher signal, click light, take pass
How do you show respect even if you disagree?
Respond kindly, don’t interrupt
What happens if you don’t respond right away?
Reminder or consequence
What must you write in your agenda during dismissal before leaving the room?
Your homework
What happens if multiple students raise bathroom signals at once?
One person goes, one boy and one girl, and the others wait.
What happens if a group is off-task?
First a reminder, then a reminder and loss of Dojo Dollars, next loss of being able to be in a group.
How do attention getters connect to “Respect Each Other”?
It shows respect to our teacher
How does entering/exiting respectfully connect to “Respect Our School”?
Shows safety, order, and respect for others
Explain how signals connect to “Respect Each Other.”
Respects that the teacher is talking and teaching and allows us to practice patience.