Respect
A classmate is speaking and you want to say something. What should you do?
Raise your hand
Wait your turn
Listen until they are finished
Class starts and you are sitting down with your materials ready. What expectation are you following?
Being prepared
Ready to learn
Starting class on time
The teacher asks a question. What should you do if you want to answer?
Raise your hand
Wait to be called on
When working in a group, what should everyone be doing?
Working
Staying on task
Contributing
The teacher is giving directions. What should students be doing?
Listening
Facing the teacher
Not talking
Someone makes a mistake while answering a question. How should you respond?
Stay quiet or supportive
Be respectful
No laughing, teasing, or side comments
You don't have a pencil with you. What should you do at the start of class?
Quietly borrow a pencil from a classmate
Do not disrupt class
You’re not sure of the answer, but you are called on. What is the best response?
Try your best
Say what you think
Ask for help
Say “I’m not sure, but…”
Two people are working while others are talking. What expectation is not being followed?
Equal participation
Group work expectations
Staying focused
The teacher asks for attention. How should students respond?
Stop talking
Look at the teacher
Be silent
You disagree with a classmate’s answer during a discussion. What is the respectful way to handle it?
Politely explain your thinking
Say “I respectfully disagree”
Use evidence, not insults
The Do Now is on the board, but you are still talking to friends. What should you be doing instead?
Working silently
Starting the Do Now right away
Reading directions
Only a few students are answering questions every day. What expectation should others focus on?
Participation
Engaging in class
Sharing ideas
You finish your part of the group work early. What should you do next?
Help your group
Check work
Ask what else you can do
Stay on task
Directions are given, but students immediately ask questions that were just answered. What expectation applies?
Listening carefully
Following directions the first time
The teacher is talking and a few students start whispering. What expectation is being broken?
Respect for the teacher
Listening while others speak
Staying focused
You come to class late and miss directions. What is the responsible way to catch up?
Look at the board
Ask a neighbor quietly
Ask the teacher at an appropriate time
You finish your work early and start zoning out. How can you participate appropriately?
Review your work
Read quietly
Help a partner (if allowed)
Be ready to answer questions
Your group is off task and not using time wisely. What is the best way to fix the problem?
Refocus the group
Remind them of the task
Assign roles
Ask the teacher for help
The teacher has to repeat directions multiple times. What should students do differently?
Pay attention the first time
Stop side conversations
Ask questions at the right time
A classmate is being distracting and it’s affecting your learning. What is the best respectful way to handle the situation?
Ignore it if possible
Refocus on your work
Ask the teacher for help privately
Do not argue or yell at the classmate
You frequently forget materials and it’s affecting your work. What is a long-term solution?
Organize your binder
Pack your bag the night before
Create a routine
Use reminders
You don’t feel confident sharing in class discussions. What are two ways you can still participate?
Turn and talk
Write answers
Answer when called on
Ask questions
Show active listening
One group member refuses to help and distracts others. What is the most responsible way to handle this?
Ask them to refocus
Continue working yourself
Inform the teacher calmly
Do not argue
You disagree with a classroom rule or decision. What is the appropriate way to handle it?
Talk to the teacher privately
Be respectful
Follow the rule anyway