Voice levels
Demonstrate voice level 0
quiet, NO talking
Show me what to do if you have a question or want to answer a question
5 fingers, Raise your hand
What is the sound for a fire drill
Loud alarm
Where are our eyes when someone is speaking
on the speaker
Show me how to line up
quiet, push in chairs, walk to door, face forward, no talking, hands by side
Demonstrate voice level 1
whisper
Show me the hand signal if you need a pencil
4 fingers
What is the sound for a tornado drill
Loud siren
where are our hands when someone is speaking
on the desk or in our laps
True or False: speaking out of turn is awesome and you are allowed to do it
False
Demonstrate voice level 2
Table talk, soft voice, partner
Show me the hand signal when you have to use the bathroom
2 fingers
What is the signal if there is an intruder in the building
announcement over the intercom, or teacher will say 'intruder in the building'
still
What is a red redirect card
a card you will get when you are doing something you shouldn't do, to remind you to make better choices
Small group of 3 or more, team work, centers, indoor recess
Show me the hand signal you use when you need to get a tissue
3 fingers
What do you do when there is a fire drill
Leave the room in a quiet and orderly line, walk outdoors away from the building, stand quietly in line waiting for instructions
When may we be leave our seats if someone is speaking
Never, unless it is an emergency
(note: consequences will be time off recess, use time wisely)
What is the difference between telling and tattling
telling is what you do when someone is going to get hurt, tattling is what you do when you want someone to get in trouble
When is the only time we can use voice level 4
During whole group when one person is answering or whole group is answering together
Show me the hand signal to use if you need to get a drink
1 finger
What do you do when there is a tornado drill (show the position)
leave the room, line up on the wall to the left of the 3rd grade classroom, kneel facing the wall, head down with hands over head
What is an emergency
you're going to have an accident
you're nose is bleeding, or snot is hanging out because you sneezed (oooooohhhhhhh)
you're going to be sick (throw-up)
What do we do when someone enters the room
continue to pay attention to speaker, no addressing the person entering the room