Independent Work Time

What is important to remember when working independently?

• Talk to friends whenever you

  need to

• Stay focused and to yourself

• Answer texts as they come through

• Use your regular voice when speaking

What does independent work time mean?

• I work alone to get things done.

• I sit quietly and do nothing.

• I find people to talk to.

• I work in teams and get distracted.

My voice should be ___ so I do not bother others.

• screeching

• bold/ loud

• regular/ normal

• low/ whisper

I should prioritize tasks so that....

• I first work on projects that are due later.

• I work on missing assignments last, they are already late.

• I first complete assignments that are late or missing.

• I randomly select what to work on.

I know I stayed on task if I...

• I stayed in my seat

• talked with a friend about random subjects

• started different tasks but finished none of them

• completed steps toward a goal I made

During independent work time, devices should be

• shared with neighbors

• used for academic purposes only

• out so we can check the time

• out so we can respond to texts

I am allowed to move around the room if...

• I ask others what they are working on

• I high five my friends as I pass by

• I shout out what I am looking for

• I am quiet and don't bother others.

It can be appropriate to listen to music as long as you

• keep it to yourself

• share songs with friends

• search for music

• sing out loud

Standing around someone else's desk and talking while they are working is...

• respectful of their space

• showing kindness

• disrupting their concentration

• encouraging them to work harder

The best way to use independent work time is to ___

• ask to go get assignments that you are missing

• be prepared and set a goal for what you want to accomplish

• dig through your backpack looking for something to do

• sit and stare at the walls