Entering
Independent Reading
General Expectations
Assignments
100

What should you grab when entering the classroom?

ELA Binder, Pencil, and anything on the back shelf.

100

What should independent reading sound like?

Voices off.
100

When someone else is talking what should you be doing?

Eyes on the speaker, mouth closed, brain thinking.

100

What should be at the right hand side of all papers?

Name, Date, Hour

200

What do you do when you first get to your seat?

Start the bellringer and write in your planner.

200

What should independent reading look like?

Body still, eyes on your book, mouth closed. 

200

If you have a question, or relevant comment what should you do?

Raise your hand.

200

How should your writing look when turned in?

Proper capitalization, spelling and punctuation.

300

Where should your body be when the bell rings?

In your seat completing the bellringer.

300

How should you use your independent reading time?

Reading the whole time to understand and enjoy your book.

300

If you do not know what to do, or are confused what should you do?

Ask for help.

300

If you turned in an assignment late, what should you do?

Email your teacher telling what assignment you turned in.

400

How should you enter?

Walking and quietly.

400

Where can you sit for independent reading time?

Assigned seat, floor, hightop, black chair or pillows.

400

If you make a mess you should...

Clean it up.
400

If you do not like your grade what can you do?

Turn assignments in on time, do your best, ask what you can do to raise it.
500
What should you do when you are done with the bellringer?

Silently reading.

500

How can you be responsible when returning a book to the classroom library?

Putting it in the same tub you got it from.

500

When should you ask to use the restroom?

Before the bell rings, during break, or once all assignments are complete.