Independent Work
This means completing your work without copying or distracting others.
What is independent work
During group work, you should collaborate with this specific group.
Who is your assigned group
This means watching, listening, and not being distracted.
What is paying attention
This means treating all in the classroom community kindly--including peers and your teacher.
What is being respectful
During independent work, this is where you should be productively working.
What is in your seat.
When everyone shares ideas and participates, the group is doing this.
Before speaking out loud during instruction, you should do this.
What is raising your hand
Following expectations without reminders shows this.
What is responsibility
During independent work, this voice level means no talking out loud.
What is a zero voice.
During group work, this voice level allows discussion without disturbing others.
What are level 1 & 2 voices
After raising your hand, wait for your teacher to do this.
What is call on you to share your ideas
Staying focused, using the right voice level, and participating helps create this kind of classroom.
What is a positive place for learning
These help you stay focused without distracting others when working independently.
What are headphones
Keeping hands to yourself shows this important classroom value.
What is being respectful of others
During instruction, you should position yourself this way.
What is toward the front of the room to...
be able to focus on Ms. Miller AND view the smartboard
During a turn-and-talk, your classmate begins to goof-off. It is best to do this in this scenario.
What is help your partner get back on task--help each other be excellent!
If you’re confused during independent work, this is the appropriate person to ask for help.
Who is the teacher
When you listen, share ideas, and help the group, you are doing this.
What is contributing
During instruction, your voice should stay at this level unless it’s your turn to talk.
What is a zero voice
This classroom expectation reminds us that everyone gets the chance to reset, learn from mistakes, and try again—even after a rough day.
What is starting fresh