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ALWAYS respond to adults with
“Yes
ma'm” or “Yes, sir” |
Students
complimented as the most polite while interviewing for entrance to highly
rated HS (NY) |
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2.
Eye Contact |
Confidence
/ respect / mean what you say…stressed this with ALL members of the school
staff. Every person is worthy of respect.
Classroom:
make sure you do not wave your hands around while someone is speaking…because
you are not listening!
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3.
Congratulate others |
HUMOROUS
way of teaching: “Claps should last for 3 seconds with
the full part of both hands meeting in a manner that will give the appropriate
clap volume.”
Practice
clapping: Students LOOKED to applaud others
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4.
During discussion, respect other students' comments, opinions and ideas.
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Teach
specific examples:
“I
agree with…and I also feel that…”
“I
disagree with..she made a good point, but I feel that…”
“I
think…made an excellent observation, and it made me realize…
Transferred
skill outside classroom (example: he tried to double dutch jump rope;
kids initially ignored him, didn't care…gradually LEARNED to become supportive,
offering him advice, then cheered his success.
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5.
Winners: Don't brag
Losers:
Do not show anger or sarcasm |
Allow
OTHERS to compliment you; let performance speak for itself.
Remain
confident, yet humble.
Never
make excuses for why you lost: always try your best, and if you lose,
compliment the other players. Enjoy each other's efforts.
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6.
If asked a question in conversation, ask a question in return. |
It
is polite to show others you are interested in them.
Takes
a lot of practice, calls students back if they turn away after being asked
a question.
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7.
Burps / Coughs / Sneezes |
“Excuse
me” turn head, cover mouth
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8.
Do not smack your lips, tsk, roll your eyes, or show disrespect with gestures.
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FIRST
day of school establish this rule.
Have
kids demonstrate. Then talk about how it is disrespectful.
ROLE
PLAY: teacher reprimands student for not paying attention.
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| 9.
ALWAYS say “Thank You” |
Say
thank you within three seconds of my giving you something, or I'll take
it back.
Example:
senior recalled incident when he didn't say thank you for a lollipop,
Mr. Clark took it, put it in his mouth, and went on teaching. |
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10.
Never make a negative comment if given a gift. |
Nephew
frowns and complains if clothes are given. All kids may FEEL this way,
but must be taught to not ACT unappreciative.
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11.
Random Acts of Kindness |
SURPRISE!
Do chores without being asked
Errands
/ flowers.
Lesson:
Newspaper AD each child contributed .05 to place a geography question
in the paper with people writing in responses. No one was correct. Expanded
to other state papers, then USA Today (phone manners practiced) $12,000
needed to place the ad. “Santa Claus” donated it! Received over 7,000
responses worldwide. Clinton finally gave the “correct answer” to what
caused more deaths than AIDS etc. smoking. Went to Wash. To meet the First
Family.
When
nominated for Disney Teacher of the Year, raised the money himself to
take his whole class with him. |
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Rule
12: Grade each other's paper, if you give an incorrect score (higher of
lower) the amount will be deducted from your own. |
Develop
confidence in assessment (judgment) and giving appropriate feedback.
Only
done in a supportive environment.
No
names are on papers – quiz after a lesson for immediate feedback.
With
names : Person grading tells how many questions were missed without
revealing name of person whose paper they corrected. Perfect scores, names
are acknowledged to celebrate.
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13.
When Reading in class, you must follow along. |
Get
in a mind set to pay attention. You may be called upon to read. Have students
prepare to make a comment or ask a question.
READING
and staying on task is a real struggle.
Strategy
1: Force, energy and expression. (character voices – movement…)
Strategy
2: Book selection important (interesting characters)
Strategy
3: Name on board if not paying attention or eyes wander. “see” story in
their minds. WHY? See new words / rhythm and flow. |
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Answer questions, written or asked, with complete sentences.
strategy:
- Restate question
- Give reason
- Support your answer
- Restate the question then close
1
st year of teaching: last in the county test scores for open ended questions
2
nd year: TOP with this formula practiced in every subject. |
Out
of respect for the question and the person.
Thinking
skill to understand what's asked and respond after organizing thoughts.
Ex: math…explain answers.
Ex:
Q.
“Of all the basketball players, who do you think was better, Lloyd or
Jason? (p 52)
A.
Of all the players I think Lloyd was better because he made the winning
shot.
S.
Since he did this, it shows he stays calm under pressure and he was determined
to win.
R.
Therefore, Lloyd is better than Jason. |
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15.
I give rewards for 100's on tests. NEVER ask for an award. If anyone asks,
no one gets an award |
In
real world, rewards are not given because you did a good job. Do well
for yourselves, not the reward. Satisfaction builds self esteem.
HARD
lesson to learn. Gave cc cookies he made to class next door. |
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16.
HOMEWORK turned each day by every student. |
1.
Detention: immediately after school -1hr.
2.
Homework tally posted.
“EVERY
student in this class has completed his/her homework for ___days in a
row.
Rewarded
with cookies / brownies at lunch
after 10 days in a row completed homework.
3.
Peer pressure: some kids were taunted/others he encouraged to let alone
/ another he applauded because there was work done but forgotten at home.
Class celebrated 62 days! |
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17.
Swift, Orderly and Quiet transition from one subject to another. Take
out another book, put one away have homework ready to go in 10 seconds.
Trim to 7 seconds. |
Make
the goal, stick to it, then have more time for leisure activities.
GAME
Strategy:
Organize books inside desks.
Assign
each student “helping” tasks” when teacher needs overhead projector etc.
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| 18.
Students will make every effort to be as organized as possible. |
Purchased
sample supplies that will be needed. Took a picture to be included with
the list and a letter to parents 3 weeks before school started.
Be
specific as possible when giving instructions. |
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19.
No moaning or complaining when I give and assignment or DOUBLE the assignment.
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Obligations
should be done without complaining. Positive attitudes are expected.
Opinions
are welcome if done respectfully.
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| 20.
When you are with a substitute, you will obey the same rules as when you're
with me.
BEST
technique: Video (p. 73)
Students,
get out your novels, turn to p 29 and start reading. Mrs. Jones, please
press pause until all students are on the correct page.
Trick:
I can see each and every one of you.
Student:
Mr, Clark , can you really see us?
Mr.
Clark: “Yes Barry, I can really see you. Now, you better get to work.”
Parents:
also do it if you'll be away…read a book or share a story. |
Mind
set: students are working for themselves and should have pride in their
work. 110% because they want it, not because they have to.
Strategy:
TALK to kids “consequences will be severe…” keeps consequences
open, without having to do entire class of detention. Be very vocal with
a misbehaved student. One week detention and parent contact.
Strategy:
Sometimes there's a poor substitute. Consequences will not be handed out,
however whole class gets lecture on “you let me down after I've done so
much for you…and I had a neat activity planned, but you blew it.” |
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21.
We will follow certain classroom protocols. We will be organized, efficient,
and on task. In order to do so we will follow these rules:
NY:
37 kids in class / high energy / must be organized
DO
have fun while learning. |
1.
Remain seated. If sick, leave room immediately.
2.
Do not speak unless:
- You raise your hand, and I call
on you.
- I ask you a questina nd you
are responding.
- It is recess or lunch.
- I instruct you otherwise.
During
work time, students may sharpen pencils one person at a time. |
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22.
May bring water to class. Food is permitted if no one sees or hears you
eat it. |
Food
and drink is comforting. Rules:
1.
No noise opening package.
2.
No noise chewing.
3.
No crumbs around the desk or any mess.
Consequences:
food privileges taken away.
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| 23.
Call every person by name, including other teachers. |
Strong
element of trust
Caring
environment. |
| 24.
Bathroom etiquette |
Flush
the toilet / wash your hands/ use paper towel to touch faucet handles
and urinal handles. |
| 25.
Visitor protocol. |
Meet,
greet by shaking hands, introducing yourself and take visitor to classroom.
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26.
Do not save seats in the lunchroom. If someone wants to sit down, let
him. |
We
are family here. No one is to be excluded. |
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27.
If a teacher is reprimanding a student, do not look at him / her. |
You
wouldn't want it done to you. |
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28.
If you have homework questions, call me or leave a message on the answering
machine. No need to leave it 14 times! |
Mr.
Clark, this is _______________with a question about ______homework. Yu
can call me back until ___:00. Thank You. |
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29.
Food Etiquette: ABC's
(
Mrs. Bagley teaches this) |
A.
Napkin in lap.
B.
When finished, place your napkin on the table to the left of your plate.
C.
Never place elbows on table.( p. 94/95) |
| 30.
Clean up after ourselves. |
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31.
When staying at hotels, leave a tip on top of the pillow. $2.00 per night
is appropriate |
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32.
Bus rules. |
“Thank
you, Have a good day.” To the bus driver. |
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33.
Field trips |
You
will be introduced to people. Remember their names. When leaving, thank
them, shake hands calling them by name.
Stand
up to shake hands if you are sitting down. |
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34.
Whenever offered food, never take more than your fair share. Don't be
greedy. |
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35.
Whether in school or on a field trip, if someone drops something, pick
it up and hand it to them. |
BASIC
act of kindness! |
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36.
Hold the door for someone following you into the building or room. |
BASIC
act of kindness and consideration.
Pull
door: step aside let other through
Push:
hold it for another. |
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37.
If someone bumps into you, even if it was not your fault, say “excuse
me.” |
Simple
bumps can start WW II |
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38.
Filed Trip Rule: No talking while entering a building. Movie / theater
/ museum/ church etc. |
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39.
Field Trip: compliment something about the place |
People
are nervous and self conscious to have guests. |
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40.
Assembly: do not speak or look around at friends |
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41.
Phone Manners |
Hello,
this is the Clark residence.
Who
is calling, please? |
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42.
When returning from a field trip, thank all the chaperones (and teacher).
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Let
them know you appreciate all they have done to make your time memorable.
Practice is important, not that I expect them to thank me. |
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43.
Escalator rule: stand to right / walk to left |
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44.
Line rules |
Hands
to side / look straight ahead / no talking |
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45.
Never cut in line |
Tell
me quietly if someone does. Do not fuss about it. Be mature. |
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46.
Movie theater: Absolutely no talking |
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47.
NO Doritos |
Quirky
personality…just for fun rule! |
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48.
If anyone is bullying you, let me know |
I
will keep you safe. |
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49.
Stand up for what you believe |
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