WHO is involved, and what is their role?
Two students are whispering and looking at someone across the room.
The two whispering students are likely friends, and the person they’re watching might feel left out.
One student is talking while others are distracted.
The student is trying to lead, but the group is not paying attention.
Students are packing up quickly and one looks stressed.
At the end of class.
A group is in the gym, and two students are arguing.
In the gym or during P.E.
A student didn’t do their part and the group is upset.
The student may have forgotten, not understood, or had trouble finishing their part.
One student is sitting alone while a group nearby is working.
The student sitting alone may be part of the group but wasn’t included or felt uncomfortable joining.
Two students are arguing about who should do what in the project.
They’re having a disagreement about roles or tasks.
Students are at their lockers and one is upset.
Between classes or before school.
Students are sitting at a long table with trays.
In the cafeteria.
Two students keep interrupting each other.
They may both want to be heard or aren’t using good listening skills.
A student looks upset while talking to a teacher after class.
The student is upset, possibly about a grade or misunderstanding, and the teacher is trying to help.
A student rolls their eyes and walks away from a group.
The student might be upset or frustrated and is leaving the group.
A student looks surprised after seeing a grade.
After grades were passed back during or after class.
A student and teacher are talking at a desk in the corner.
In a classroom.
One student looks left out while others are working together.
The student may feel shy or the group may not be including them.
Two students are laughing while one looks embarrassed.
The laughing students might be joking, but the other student feels left out or uncomfortable.
A student is helping clean up after a group activity.
The student is showing responsibility and teamwork.
Students are just starting a new project and dividing up roles.
At the beginning of group work.
Students are whispering while working together.
In the library.
A group is frustrated because they can’t agree.
They need to use better teamwork or take turns sharing ideas.
One student is frustrated while their partner is on their phone during group work.
The frustrated student wants to work, but their partner is distracted and not helping.
A student looks unsure and stays silent in a group.
The student may feel nervous or unsure how to join the group.
A student arrives late and seems confused.
At the start of class.
A group is sitting on bleachers and watching something.
In the gym during an assembly.
A student gave reminders and helped organize roles.
The student is using good teamwork to help the group stay on task.