Routines
What is the first thing you should do with your homework when you enter the classroom in the morning?
Turn in homework to the class bin
What is the first of the Big 5 classroom rules?
Show respect
How many class jobs are there this year?
Eight
What is a summary?
A short retelling that tells the main events.
What is the classroom expectation about cell phones?
No cell phones allowed
Name two things you must do when you enter the room.
Drop bookbag into blue bin; eat breakfast quickly; complete morning work
What should you do if you need help but the teacher is busy? List two steps from the expected help sequence.
Try to figure it out yourself; ask the person next to you; ask your group; then ask the teacher (any two in order).
Name three class jobs listed on the poster.
Paper Passer, Line Leader, Table Wipers, Sweeper, Pencil Sharpener, Computer Monitor, Door Holder, Desk Checker
If a sentence says, "The dog zoomed across the yard," which word helps you know what "zoomed" means? (Hint: look for clues in the sentence.)
"across" and "yard" give context; students should explain that "across the yard" shows movement—so "across" and "yard" are clues to meaning
What hygiene habits does the teacher expect students to follow?
Shower every morning/night, wear deodorant, brush teeth, come to school ready (no pajamas).
According to the desk-sitting routine, where should your feet be while seated?
Both feet on the floor under your desk at all times.
What behavior will earn you a strike when the phone rings or intercom is on?
Talking or making noise
How often will class jobs rotate?
Every month
Pick the complete sentence: a) Running fast, the finish line was crossed. b) She crossed the finish line running fast. c) Crossed the finish line, the girl smiled.
b) She crossed the finish line running fast.
During group work, who are you allowed to talk to and what voice level should you use?
Only talk to people in your group; remain at voice level 2 or below.
When the teacher gives a five-minute warning, list three actions you must do before lining up.
Clean up materials, turn in work, return to your seat at Level 0; return borrowed materials; wait for group to be called (any three)
The rules for lining up include "Level 0 in the halls." What does "Level 0" mean and name two other lining-up rules.
Level 0 means silent; walk in a straight line; no touching/physical contact; teacher gives one warning before consequences (any two)
If a student is not fulfilling a job's expectations, what will happen?
You will be replaced if not fulfilling expectations
What should you include when summarizing a literary text?
Include plot and theme
The teacher has migraines and requests a classroom change when they happen. Name two classroom behaviors or items students must avoid during these times.
Keep volume low during migraines; do not bring strong perfumes or strong-smelling products; maintain quiet so teacher can recover.
Bathroom - Cross your fingers
Water - Hold three fingers up in the air
Give two examples of actions that show "Have self-control" from the rules slide.
Examples: Keep hands to yourself; control actions; avoid calling out; follow directions — (any two consistent examples).
Choose one job (e.g., Pencil Sharpener or Tech Assistant) and describe two responsibilities that would match the job expectations.
Example (Pencil Sharpener): keep sharpener stocked/working; sharpen pencils when assigned, return sharpener area clean. Example (Tech Assistant): help with device setup; report tech issues; monitor care of devices.
Which two things help you know the main idea of a paragraph? (a) Details that repeat, (b) A single unimportant fact, (c) The title or headings.
(a) Details that repeat and (c) The title or headings.
List three classroom cleanliness expectations that help keep the room ready for learning.
Clean up after yourself, keep library/computers organized, throw away trash, return borrowed materials, keep work areas tidy.