Show:
Shoot the J!
First 10 Minutes of Class
In-Class Procedures
Working in Groups
Hand Signals
100
How much noise should you make after students say “swish”?
zero noise
100
Where should your backpack be before the bell-rings?
against front wall
100
How much noise should you be making when Mr. Newton is outside of the classroom?
zero
100
What should you and group be talking about during the activity?
the work of the activity
100
Write down the hand signal for “I Wish to Speak”
Index Finger
200
What should you have in your hands after students say “swish”?
nothing in your hands
200
If you are absent, then where do you go to get your handouts from the days you missed?
On the back table in the absent binder
200
What should you always leave on your desk at the end of class?
the classroom binder
200
Where should you be sitting at all times during the group activity
In a desk
200
Write down the hand signal you use to get out of your seat
Two fingers
300
Mr. Newton calls “Shoot the J” so Shankenya gets quiet and puts everything in her hands on her desk. She is tapping her feet on the back of Sintrell’s desk. She is listening to Mr. Newton. What is Shankenya doing wrong?
Shankenya is not staying still and is not being respectful to Sintrell
300
List four things you should have your desk before the bell rings?
assignment notebook, folder with all social studies materials, pencil/pen, paper
300
What should you always take home with you every day? (Name two things)
Your assignment notebook and your folder with social studies stuff
300
Nakendra decides to draw smiley faces and pretty flowers on one of my whiteboards. What is the only thing Nakendra should have written on the board?
the answer to my question
300
If you need help during the bell-ringer and do not want to disturb other students by speaking out loud. What hand signal do you use?
three fingers
400
Mr. Newton counts down to zero so Sintrell yells “Swish”. Quanterria yells “Swish!” right after Sintrell. Alexius and Justin yell “Swish!” together right after Quanterria is done. How did Sintrell, Quanterria, Alexius, and Justin do “Shoot the J!” incorrectly?
They did not say "swish!" in unison
400
Courvoisa asks Mr. Newton is he can go to the bathroom. He says no. Courvoisa asks again ten minutes later. Mr. Newton says no. He asks again another ten minutes later. Mr. Newton says no. According to procedure why did Mr. Newton say no every time?
Because you are supposed to go to bathroom before class starts
400
Antron is leaving the classroom and is trying to get his backpack. Kelton decides to push Antron and kicks Antron’s backpack so he can get to his backpack first. How should have Kelton correctly left the classroom?
He should not have touched Antron or his stuff.
400
Kevon, Lamont, Dennis, and Kordarious win the Jeopardy review game. They all high five each other and then begin to trash talk to other teams. What is wrong with this scenario?
They are being disrespectful to other teams
400
Mr. Newton is having Takira and Bobbie complete an independent assignment. Bobbie finishes first and decides to help Takira. She begins talking to Takira and Mr. Newton tells her to not talk during the activity. Mr. Newton gives her a consequence because he thinks she is trying to get Takira off task. What hand signal should Bobbie have used to prevent this misunderstanding from happening?
Closed Fist
500
After students say “swish!” students should be in ready position. List the five things students should be doing or look like.
Eyes on Mr. Newton, Quiet, Listening to Mr. Newton, Hands free, and still
500
List three ways a student is considered “tardy” in Mr. Newton’s class.
talking when the bell rings, not in your seat when bell rings, you do not have all required things at your desk.
500
What are the three categories in which you can earn Super-Citizen punches?
Community Minded, Leadership and Ownership, Civic Engagement
500
Mr. Newton shows students the right answer to a question during jeopardy review. Mr. Newton is explaining the answer to the class, but Jarvis, Jarvis, and Jarvis decide to talk to Destiny, Destiny, and Destiny about why their team is so awesome at the same time. What should have the six students done instead?
They should have been quiet and listening to Mr. Newton's explanation
500
Write the four hand signals on your board and tell me what each one means
Index finger means I wish to speak. Two fingers means I wish to leave my seat. Three fingers means I need help privately. Closed fist means I want to help someone else in class.