ACHIEVE Expectations for Xtreme Reading Activity Whole Class

ACHIEVE Expectations for Xtreme Reading

Activity – Whole Class Lesson & Discussion Conversation • • Speak when called upon by teacher. Look and listen; Hands up/hands down; Stay on topic and keep it short. Help • Raise hand; wait to be called upon. Integrity • • Ask teacher to slow down an/or to repeat information. Wait your turn to speak; support your classmates. Effort • • Sit up and listen. Keep eyes on the presenter, board or work; take notes when instructed. Value • Improve reading, speaking and writing skills. Efficiency • Keep mind on lesson; stay in seat unless given permission.

Activity – Paired Practice (Working with partner) Conversation • • Talk with partner about assigned topic, question, or task. Use pleasant sound and expression; make eye contact (SEE). Help • Ask partner. If question is urgent, stand silently next to teacher and wait. Integrity • Actively participate as student and as a teacher. Provide our partner with honest feedback. Use SCORE skills! Effort • • • Sit up. Pay active attention to partner. Be respectful, supportive and nonjudgmental in giving feedback. Keep feedback confidential! Value • Prepare for the “game. ” (Teacher conferencing, tests, etc. ) Efficiency • “Practice makes perfect. ” – Don’t waste time between tasks.

Activity – Independent Practice Conversation • No conversation unless working with the teacher. Help • Raise hand; continue working until teacher can assist you. Integrity • Do your own work. Effort • Do your best work. Value • Improve reading, speaking and writing skills. Efficiency • Keep mind on task; stay in seat unless given permission. Move to teacher’s desk quickly when directed.

Activity – Differentiated Practice Conversation • No conversation unless working with the teacher. Help • Raise hand; continue working until teacher can assist you. Integrity • Show the teacher your best use of the strategy steps. Effort • Do your best work. Value • Improve reading, speaking and writing skills. Efficiency • Keep mind on task; stay in seat unless given permission. Move to teacher’s desk quickly when directed.

ACHIEVE Expectations for Xtreme Reading

Xpect to ACHIEVE Requires the Big Three! 1. Meeting the ACHIEVE expectations Activity Conversation Help Integrity Effort Value Efficiency

Xpect to ACHIEVE Requires the Big Three! 2. Using our Talking Together Skills – Discussion Skill (SEE) – Partner Skill (TELL) – Respect and Tolerance (Check the posters!)

Xpect to ACHIEVE Requires the Big Three! 3. Using the SCORE Skills Share ideas Compliment others Offer help or encouragement Recommend changes nicely Exercise self-control

Entering Class Transition • • Move from the hallway into the classroom Be ready to work on warm-up activity when the bell rings Time • No more than length of passing time Appropriate Participation • • Move directly to desk Sharpen pencil Get supplies Talk quietly at desk with another student until the bell rings Inappropriate Behaviors • • • Moving around classroom without a purpose Continuing to move after the bell has rung Talking loudly, yelling, or continuing to react to a situation from the hallway

Expectations for Ending Class Transition • Prepare for departure (clean up, put away all materials, return to desk) Time • No more than three minutes Appropriate Participation • Clean up or put away materials • Move to your desk • Ask teacher quick question or make an appointment • Wait quietly to be dismissed Inappropriate Behaviors • • Staying at a station Talking Leaving materials out Going to someone else’s desk

Moving From and Back to Whole Class Transition • Move from desk to the appropriate work area designated by the teacher • When moving back to Whole Class, leave the work area and return to desk Time • One minute Appropriate Participation • Move directly to work area or desk • Ask teacher question or make appointment • Sharpen pencil • Get supplies • Immediately get to work

Moving From and Back to Whole Class Inappropriate Behaviors • • Staying at desk or work area Talking Going to the wrong location Not getting to work immediately