Following Directions the First Time

Following Directions the First Time

Multiple Choice

What is meant by this expectation?

• You stop what you are doing

• You give the teacher your attention.

• You do what they ask.

• All of the above.

Multiple Select

Which one is easy for you to follow the first time?

• Actively Participate

• Wait your turn to talk.

• Remain focused on the task.

• Turn assignments in on time.

• Stay off my phone during class.

Multiple Select

Which one is hard for you to follow the first time?

• Actively Participate.

• Wait your turn to speak.

• Turn assignments in on time.

• Remain focused on the task.

• Complete your own work.

Multiple Choice

Which student is following the teachers directions the first time?

• Student goes to the bathroom without asking.

• Student is asked to put away her phone and she continues to answer/open Snaps.

• Student continuously falls asleep during class instead of doing his work.

• Students continue to talk overtop of McCormick even though they've been asked several times to stop or to whisper.

• Student raises hand to answer a question.

Multiple Choice

When you need to use the restroom or go somewhere, what do you need to do?

• Just leave the room.

• Raise your hand and ask permission.

Multiple Choice

If I don't start my work when the teacher tells the class to do that, that means I ______ follow directions the first time.

• did

• did not

Multiple Choice

Your teacher started the lesson and you are on your phone. You are not following her directions. Why is this a problem?

• You get distracted and don't do your work correctly.

• Because I need to find out what's wrong with my friend.

• It's not a problem.

Poll

How easy is it for you to follow directions the first time?

• It's easy.

• I need help with this expected behavior.

• I have a little bit of trouble.

• It's really hard because I don't like being told what to do.

Multiple Select

What is something I can do to help you follow directions the first time? Check all that apply.

• Give one-step directions and then wait for me to respond.

• Speak slower.

• Speak louder.

• Pair me with a classmate who can keep me focused.

• I have an idea that's not listed and I would like to tell you.

Multiple Select

What annoys Ms. McCormick the most about having to ask you multiple times to "stop talking"?

• She loses her voice by the end of the day.

• She has to talk louder and loses her voice by the end of the day.

• She has to repeat herself and loses her voice by the end of the day.

• It wastes time that could be spent on helping students/giving instructions.