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Classroom expressions review

4 expressions to start a class 4 common classroom requests

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4 expressions for organizing 4 expressions for getting/ giving

class work feedback

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4 expressions for getting 4 expressions for finishing a class

attention

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 Examples Classroom requests
Expressions to start a class
1. Can I have a pencil?
1. "Hello, everyone. My name is ____________." 2. Can I go to the bathroom?
2. "Today we will be learning about ____________." 3. Can I have a drink of water?
3. "Please take out your notebooks and 4. Can I go to the nurse?
turn to page _____." 5. Can you please turn off your phone?
4. "Before we begin, does anyone have 6. Could you please raise your hand if
any questions?" you have a question?
7. Would you please pass me the red pen?

Expressions for organizing classwork Expressions for feedback

1. Get to work. 1. "Great job!"

2. Follow the instructions. 2. "Keep up the good work!"
3. Stay on task. 3. "I'm proud of you."
4. Keep track of your progress. 4. "You're doing a great job!"
5. Get into groups. 5. "You're really improving!"
6. Don’t copy your partner’s answers. 6. "I'm sorry, I don't agree."
7. Let's get organized. 7. "I don't think that's a good idea."
8. Time to focus. 8. "I don't think that will work."
9. Let's get this done. 9. "I don't think that's the best solution."
10. "Thank you for your help."
11. "I'll try to do better next time."
12. "I'll work on that."

Expressions for getting attention Expressions for finishing a class

1. "Hey, everyone!" 1. "Class is dismissed."

2. "Pay attention, please!" 2. "That's all for today."

3. "Who can tell me what this is?" 3. "See you next time."

4. "Is there anyone who can help me with this?" 4. "Have a good day."
5. Thank you for attending!
5. "Who's ready for a quiz?"
6.Thank you for your time!
6. " Quiet in the back!"
7. Thank you for participating!
7. "Who can answer this question?"
8. Thank you for your input!
8. "Does anyone have any ideas?"