The Activity Wheel!

The types of
Activities we do in
class and what
YOULL need to do
For each

Opening Time
Arrive before lockout
Ready materials (pen, paper, text)
Put non-instructional items AWAY.
Read boards (HW,
announcements, agenda,
objective) and follow written
instructions (opener)

Direct Instruction
Listen
Think
Ask Questions

when curious or

confused

1 speaker at a time-yield
No Multitasking!

Read Together
Listen
Think
Ask Questions
1 speaker at a time-yield!
No Multitasking!

Individual Silent Time

Read, write, or think SILENTLY.
Raise hand for anything else
Outside work allowed AFTER
assignment is completed.

Discussion

Listening?
Eyes on speaker or notes

Speaking? (remember filter!)

Yield!
Address comments of speaker
before you. (agree, disagree,
clarify)
Tell WHY and give REASONS
No aggression when

Work Time

Focus FULLY on the product

Watch your time
Ask a neighbor before coming to
teacher desk.
MAKE IT nicer- enough to share
Outside work/Reading allowed
when assignment is complete

Closing Time
Turn in work when directed
Clean desk areaBook under desk
Borrowed supplies returned
Trash thrown away

Stay at desk for closing activities and

bell .
CMS , RRHS and Class rules are in
effect every minute

Consequences:
1. Rule Reminder
2. Change or intervention (move
seat or other, counselor,
conference, detention, etc.)
3. Home Contact
4. Office referral

Keep the goal in mind

The Final Word on Rules

Keep the goal in mind!
I expect you to use your brain and your best
judgment.
I expect you to make mistakes, adjust, and
improve.
I reserve the same right for myself:

fairness

sameness