C - Conversation
What is the voice level when we are working independently?
0 - Silent
How do you ask for help during independent work?
Try 3 things first, then raise hand.
Name one activity we did this week.
(word search, whiteboard spelling, silent reading, independent work, name cover sheets, etc.)
What’s the first thing you do when you enter the classroom?
Grab your blue folder and a pencil. Go to seat, get started
What does participation look like when we’re doing a group activity?
Everyone shares ideas, takes turns, respectful listening
When you enter the room, what’s the highest voice level allowed?
1 – quiet voice
What should you do if you are absent and need to make up work?
Get your work from the gray bin.
What do we do during independent work if we finish our work early?
Choose another approved option: read, word search, etc.
Where do you turn in your work?
Turn-in tray, unless the teacher collects it.
What does “trying your best” look like in our classroom?
Focused effort, neat work, staying engaged, following directions
What should you do if someone around you is talking too loudly?
Politely remind them of the expectations or raise hand for teacher help
How do you request a break in our classroom?
Raise hand, ask respectfully.
During an activity, what should you do if you make a mistake?
Keep trying, fix it quietly, or ask for help — mistakes are part of learning!
How do we get supplies from the Daily Materials Station?
One at a time, only what you need, return neatly
How can you show you’re participating even if you don’t raise your hand often?
Listening actively, staying on task, writing responses
Show us the wrong way to respond to the attention signal, then the right way.
You got it!
What should you do if you need to leave your seat to sharpen a pencil or get a tissue?
Wait for appropriate time & follow movement expectations.
During independent reading, how can you show you’re engaged even if you’re quiet?
Eyes on text, tracking with finger, jotting notes, following along, not distracting others.
When leaving class, what is the procedure?
Clean up area, return supplies, push in chairs, wait for thumbs up
What does “Success” mean in our classroom?
Trying your best.
Why do you think conversation levels are important in our classroom?
So everyone can focus and learn without distractions
Name one example of asking for help the wrong way and the right way.
Wrong = blurting, following teacher around. Right = quiet hand raise
Explain how an activity might look different when working independently vs. with a partner.
Independent = silent, partner = quiet discussion, teamwork
Why do we practice supply and movement routines instead of just figuring them out?
Saves time, prevents problems, helps everyone learn better
Why is participation important even if the activity feels easy?
It shows respect, builds habits, helps the class run smoothly, reinforces learning.