Social Stories
Gio walks into class and gets his binder for the day. He sits down without a pencil and turns around to talk with his friend, Patrick. He does not get a 100 for his bellringer question today.
What expectations did Gio follow correctly?
He picked up his binder and sat in his seat.
What do you do if you need a pencil?
Borrow one from Ms. Tobin's desk or ask a friend.
What is the FIRST thing you do when getting to Ms. Tobin's class?
Check the board for what materials I need and get my binder for the day.
How should you speak to one another in this class?
With respect, kindness, appropriately, etc.
Gio walks into class and gets his binder for the day. He sits down without a pencil and turns around to talk with his friend, Patrick. He does not get a 100 for his bellringer question today.
How could Gio fix his mistakes the next day?
He could complete the bellringer question and wait to talk with his friend at an appropriate time.
What materials should you have on your desk at the start of class?
Binder, Pencil, & whatever is on the board that day.
What do I do if I need to use the restroom?
Raise my hand to ask for permission and fill out an e-hall pass.
What does it mean to compromise?
To come to an agreement based on various ideas and opinions.
While I am giving directions, Maria and Aaron are writing notes to each other. I walk over to them and tell them to pay attention because I want to make sure they understand what they are doing. I continue to give instructions when Aaron throws a pencil across the room to get his friend’s attention.
What do you think Aaron’s consequence would be?
A regroup.
A referral if it happens consistently or if it hits another person.
How do you know if you can listen to music during independent work?
Check the sign on the board.
Where does my binder/notebook go when the bell rings at the end of class?
My assigned spot in the blue slots.
What is the expectation during a turn & talk with a partner?
Discuss the question on the board.
While I am giving directions, Maria and Aaron are writing notes to each other. I walk over to them and tell them to pay attention because I want to make sure they understand what they are doing. I continue to give instructions when Aaron throws a pencil across the room to get his friend’s attention.
How could Maria and Aaron make good choices?
Aaron and Maria could listen to directions and wait until it is an appropriate time to talk.
Aaron could've stopped and thought about the consequences of throwing a pencil.
How do I get the teacher's attention?
Raise my hand
What should you be doing once the bell rings at the start of class?
Answering the bellringer question.
What are 2 ways you can be productive when working in a small group?
Compromise, Be prepared, Manage time, Make sure everyone feels confident to speak, etc.
Miley gets up to put her binder away with 5 minutes left of class while other students are working quietly. She pushes in her chair before she leaves, but leaves her papers on the desk.
What is one thing Miley did correctly?
Bonus: How could Miley make better choices?
She pushed in her chair.
She should have waited to put her binder away when the bell rang and put her papers in her binder.
How do you know if Ms. Tobin needs the class to be quiet? (Name 2 ways)
Voice Level Chart, Countdown, Ring the bell, Flick the lights-- It could vary, but I am doing something to get your ATTENTION!
When can you use your phone?
Never. You can raise your hand to ask permission to go to the main office if you need to contact home.
What are examples of different jobs during group work?
Note-taker, Timer, Speaker, etc.