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What should you do with your backpack, lunchbox, and coat when you arrive?
Hang them on the hooks outside the classroom using your nametag.
You forgot your pencil. What should you do FIRST?
Quietly ask a friend if you can borrow one.
When you line up, where should you stand?
At the door in your line order.
What voice level should you use during independent work time?
Voice Level 0
Your teacher uses a call-back. What should you do?
Respond right away and use the appropriate voice level.
Where does your water bottle go?
On the hook attached to your desk.
If you need to borrow a pencil from the teacher, how long are you borrowing it?
For the day.
What voice level should you use while waiting in line?
Silent/Voice Level 0.
You're confused about what you're supposed to do during work time. Who should you ask FIRST?
Look at the board first. Then ask a classmate, and then ask the teacher.
Your teacher says a call-back, and you think it would be hilarious to make your response extra loud and silly. Is that a good choice? Why or why not?
No. Respond appropriately without being overly silly, loud, or distracting.
You walk into class and have homework to turn in. Where does it go?
In the homework bin by the door, beside the red/green folder bin.
Why shouldn't you get up and use the classroom pencil sharpener?
It's loud and distracting. You should use your personal pencil sharpener.
Your class is transitioning to another activity. Name TWO things you should be doing.
Transition quickly, stay focused, avoid side conversations, put materials away, and get ready for the next activity.
Who chooses your partner for partner work?
Your teacher, unless she says otherwise. She may also assign elbow partners or row partners.
Your class gets computers for an activity. What are THREE things you should remember?
Treat the materials well, use your time wisely, and be responsible. Technology is a privilege.
You have finished unpacking. You have unfinished work from yesterday, and you are wondering what to do next. What part of Ketchup, Mustard, Pickle comes first?
Ketchup — finish unfinished work.
You sharpen your pencil and leave a pile of shavings on the floor. What classroom expectation did you forget?
You are responsible for cleaning up after yourself and not making a mess with pencil shavings.
You're walking through the hallway and see your friend from another class. They want to give you a high five. What should you do?
Keep walking, keep your hands to yourself, and stay focused on your class.
Your partner isn't participating equally. What should you remember about partner work? Name TWO expectations.
Equal participation, listen to your partner, show respect, and stay on task.
You packed up five minutes early. Your friends are still getting ready. What should you do?
Wait quietly.
You finish your unfinished work and still have time before the next lesson. You decide to study for Friday's test, and then you want to read. Is this following Ketchup, Mustard, Pickle correctly? Explain.
Yes. Mustard is studying for future tests, and Pickle is choosing a productive activity such as reading or IXL.
It's the beginning of class. You just came in from recess and immediately show the bathroom signal. Your teacher hasn't started independent work yet. What should you think about before asking to leave?
You just had a break/recess, so this isn't the appropriate time. Bathroom breaks should generally happen during independent work time, unless it's an emergency.
You're in the hallway and need to quietly tell your teacher something. What can you do? What should you NOT do?
You may whisper to the teacher. You should not touch things, stop to socialize, or high-five other students.
You were absent yesterday. You come back and notice a note and some work on your desk. What are you responsible for doing?
Get the work, complete it, and catch up in a timely way. You are responsible for your own learning. If work was sent home, it should be turned in at the start of class; if you missed a test, ask when you can make it up.
FINAL SCENARIO: You arrive in the morning, put your backpack on the wrong hook, leave your water bottle in your backpack, put your homework on your desk, and immediately start reading a book. How many procedures did you get wrong? Name them and explain what you should have done instead.
Answer: Four!