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Begin instruction promptly

Be punctual

Start lesson promptly

Begin instruction promptly

Be punctual

Start lesson promptly

Handle materials in an orderly manner

Establish and teach routines to save time in distributing or collecting materials

Have materials ready and organized

Handle materials in an orderly manner

Establish and teach routines to save time in distributing or collecting materials

Have materials ready and organized

Orient students to classwork/

maintain academic focus

Let students know what they are going to doTell students how they are going to do itFocus on one subject at a timeIndicate when moving from one topic or activity to anotherAvoid responding to questions or comments that could take the discussion to unrelated areas

Orient students to classwork/

maintain academic focus

Let students know what they are going to doTell students how they are going to do itFocus on one subject at a timeIndicate when moving from one topic or activity to anotherAvoid responding to questions or comments that could take the discussion to unrelated areas

Orient students to classwork/

maintain academic focus

Let students know what they are going to doTell students how they are going to do itFocus on one subject at a timeIndicate when moving from one topic or activity to anotherAvoid responding to questions or comments that could take the discussion to unrelated areas

Orient students to classwork/

maintain academic focus

Let students know what they are going to doTell students how they are going to do itFocus on one subject at a timeIndicate when moving from one topic or activity to anotherAvoid responding to questions or comments that could take the discussion to unrelated areas

Orient students to classwork/

maintain academic focus

Let students know what they are going to doTell students how they are going to do itFocus on one subject at a timeIndicate when moving from one topic or activity to anotherAvoid responding to questions or comments that could take the discussion to unrelated areas

Conduct beginning/ending reviews

Ask students to recall the content of the previous lessonReview the important points of the topic before moving to a new topicReview content at the end of the lesson

Conduct beginning/ending reviews

Ask students to recall the content of the previous lessonReview the important points of the topic before moving to a new topicReview content at the end of the lesson

Conduct beginning/ending reviews

Ask students to recall the content of the previous lessonReview the important points of the topic before moving to a new topicReview content at the end of the lesson

Questions

Ask questions one at a timeAllow pause time for thinking/respondingSpecify one student to respondUse questions that ask for facts

Use questions that require analysis or reasonAvoid non-academic questions/questions that ask for personal opinionsReduce multiple questions and unison response

Questions

Ask questions one at a timeAllow pause time for thinking/respondingSpecify one student to respondUse questions that ask for facts

Use questions that require analysis or reasonAvoid non-academic questions/questions that ask for personal opinionsReduce multiple questions and unison response

Questions

Ask questions one at a timeAllow pause time for thinking/respondingSpecify one student to respondUse questions that ask for facts

Use questions that require analysis or reasonAvoid non-academic questions/questions that ask for personal opinionsReduce multiple questions and unison response

Questions

Ask questions one at a timeAllow pause time for thinking/respondingSpecify one student to respondUse questions that ask for facts

Use questions that require analysis or reasonAvoid non-academic questions/questions that ask for personal opinionsReduce multiple questions and unison response

Questions

Ask questions one at a timeAllow pause time for thinking/respondingSpecify one student to respondUse questions that ask for facts

Use questions that require analysis or reasonAvoid non-academic questions/questions that ask for personal opinionsReduce multiple questions and unison response

Questions

Ask questions one at a timeAllow pause time for thinking/respondingSpecify one student to respondUse questions that ask for facts

Use questions that require analysis or reasonAvoid non-academic questions/questions that ask for personal opinionsReduce multiple questions and unison response

Questions

Ask questions one at a timeAllow pause time for thinking/respondingSpecify one student to respondUse questions that ask for facts

Use questions that require analysis or reasonAvoid non-academic questions/questions that ask for personal opinionsReduce multiple questions and unison response

Recognize response/amplify/give corrective

feedback

Correct wrong answers with a brief explanationAvoid sarcasm, disgust, harshness

Indicate that an answer is right or wrong Delve, rephrase,

and give clues after an incorrect response Direct further

discussion by modifying or applying a student’s response

Recognize response/amplify/give corrective

feedback

Correct wrong answers with a brief explanationAvoid sarcasm, disgust, harshness

Indicate that an answer is right or wrong Delve, rephrase,

and give clues after an incorrect response Direct further

discussion by modifying or applying a student’s response

Recognize response/amplify/give corrective

feedback

Correct wrong answers with a brief explanationAvoid sarcasm, disgust, harshness

Indicate that an answer is right or wrong Delve, rephrase,

and give clues after an incorrect response Direct further

discussion by modifying or applying a student’s response

Recognize response/amplify/give corrective

feedback

Correct wrong answers with a brief explanationAvoid sarcasm, disgust, harshness

Indicate that an answer is right or wrong Delve, rephrase,

and give clues after an incorrect response Direct further

discussion by modifying or applying a student’s response

Recognize response/amplify/give corrective

feedback

Correct wrong answers with a brief explanationAvoid sarcasm, disgust, harshness

Indicate that an answer is right or wrong Delve, rephrase,

and give clues after an incorrect response Direct further

discussion by modifying or applying a student’s response

Give specific academic praise

Tell why a response or work is praiseworthy

Reduce the use of general praise

Use acknowledgments

Give specific academic praise

• Tell why a response or work is praiseworthy

• Reduce the use of general praise

• Use acknowledgments

Give specific academic praise

• Tell why a response or work is praiseworthy

• Reduce the use of general praise

• Use acknowledgments

Provide for practice

Provide guided practice in using the concept

Check for academic comprehension before going to a new concept

Direct/model choral practice

Provide for practice

Provide guided practice in using the concept

Check for academic comprehension before going to a new concept

Direct/model choral practice

Provide for practice

Provide guided practice in using the concept

Check for academic comprehension before going to a new concept

Direct/model choral practice

Assign/check comprehension of homework, seatwork

assignments/ give feedback

Give clear directions for homework and seatwork

Check for understanding of what to do and how to do it

Check the work and give feedback

Assign/check comprehension of homework, seatwork

assignments/ give feedback

Give clear directions for homework and seatwork

Check for understanding of what to do and how to do it

Check the work and give feedback

Assign/check comprehension of homework, seatwork

assignments/ give feedback

Give clear directions for homework and seatwork

Check for understanding of what to do and how to do it

Check the work and give feedback

Circulate and assist students

Move about the room helping individual /groups of students

Provide equal opportunity for help

Circulate and assist students

Move about the room helping individual /groups of students

Provide equal opportunity for help

Treat concepts-definitions/attributes/examples/non-examples

Define new concepts

Identify attributes

Give examples

Give related non-examples

Treat concepts-definitions/attributes/examples/non-examples

Define new concepts

Identify attributes

Give examples

Give related non-examples

Treat concepts-definitions/attributes/examples/non-examples

Define new concepts

Identify attributes

Give examples

Give related non-examples

Treat concepts-definitions/attributes/examples/non-examples

Define new concepts

Identify attributes

Give examples

Give related non-examples

Discuss cause-effect/use linking words/apply law or

principle

Show cause and effect by using linking words

Provide problems that require the application of the laws or principles

Explain the laws or principles

Discuss cause-effect/use linking words/apply law or

principle

Show cause and effect by using linking words

Provide problems that require the application of the laws or principles

Explain the laws or principles

Discuss cause-effect/use linking words/apply law or

principle

Show cause and effect by using linking words

Provide problems that require the application of the laws or principles

Explain the laws or principles

State and apply academic rules

Explain the rule

Provide problems that require the use of the rule for their solution

State and apply academic rules

Explain the rule

Provide problems that require the use of the rule for their solution

Develop criteria and evidence for value

judgment

State the value questionDevelop criteria by which to examine the event or objectAssemble the facts to be used in the judgment processAssist the students in reaching a final decision

Develop criteria and evidence for value

judgment

State the value questionDevelop criteria by which to examine the event or objectAssemble the facts to be used in the judgment processAssist the students in reaching a final decision

Develop criteria and evidence for value

judgment

State the value questionDevelop criteria by which to examine the event or objectAssemble the facts to be used in the judgment processAssist the students in reaching a final decision

Develop criteria and evidence for value

judgment

State the value questionDevelop criteria by which to examine the event or objectAssemble the facts to be used in the judgment processAssist the students in reaching a final decision

Emphasize important points

Indicate what is important in the lesson

Alert students to give special attention to important points

Emphasize important points

Indicate what is important in the lesson

Alert students to give special attention to important points

Express enthusiasm verbally/

challenge students

Present lessons with enthusiasmUse statements that motivate and challengeExpress interest in the subject, topic, and students

Express enthusiasm verbally/

challenge students

Present lessons with enthusiasmUse statements that motivate and challengeExpress interest in the subject, topic, and students

Express enthusiasm verbally/

challenge students

Present lessons with enthusiasmUse statements that motivate and challengeExpress interest in the subject, topic, and students

Speak clearly

Use simple direct sentencesConnect ideas clearlyUtilize correct grammar and pronunciation

Avoid vague wordsAvoid vulgar language

Speak clearly

Use simple direct sentencesConnect ideas clearlyUtilize correct grammar and pronunciation

Avoid vague wordsAvoid vulgar language

Speak clearly

Use simple direct sentencesConnect ideas clearlyUtilize correct grammar and pronunciation

Avoid vague wordsAvoid vulgar language

Speak clearly

Use simple direct sentencesConnect ideas clearlyUtilize correct grammar and pronunciation

Avoid vague wordsAvoid vulgar language

Speak clearly

Use simple direct sentencesConnect ideas clearlyUtilize correct grammar and pronunciation

Avoid vague wordsAvoid vulgar language

Modulate speech

Speak in an audible voice

Avoid speaking in a monotone

Avoid a shrill, high pitched or loud, grating voice

Modulate speech

Speak in an audible voice

Avoid speaking in a monotone

Avoid a shrill, high pitched or loud, grating voice

Modulate speech

Speak in an audible voice

Avoid speaking in a monotone

Avoid a shrill, high pitched or loud, grating voice

Use body behavior that…

Shows interest

Indicates enthusiasm

Avoids frowns, deadpan facial expressions, or lethargic behavior

Use body behavior that…

Shows interest

Indicates enthusiasm

Avoids frowns, deadpan facial expressions, or lethargic behavior

Use body behavior that…

Shows interest

Indicates enthusiasm

Avoids frowns, deadpan facial expressions, or lethargic behavior

Stop misconduct

Establish and enforce classroom rulesKnow what everyone is doing, all the timePraise correct behaviorStop misbehavior before it spreadsSuggest alternatives to misbehavior

Deal with the worst disturbance, firstAvoid overreactingRemain calm

Stop misconduct

Establish and enforce classroom rulesKnow what everyone is doing, all the timePraise correct behaviorStop misbehavior before it spreadsSuggest alternatives to misbehavior

Deal with the worst disturbance, firstAvoid overreactingRemain calm

Stop misconduct

Establish and enforce classroom rulesKnow what everyone is doing, all the timePraise correct behaviorStop misbehavior before it spreadsSuggest alternatives to misbehavior

Deal with the worst disturbance, firstAvoid overreactingRemain calm

Stop misconduct

Establish and enforce classroom rulesKnow what everyone is doing, all the timePraise correct behaviorStop misbehavior before it spreadsSuggest alternatives to misbehavior

Deal with the worst disturbance, firstAvoid overreactingRemain calm

Stop misconduct

Establish and enforce classroom rulesKnow what everyone is doing, all the timePraise correct behaviorStop misbehavior before it spreadsSuggest alternatives to misbehavior

Deal with the worst disturbance, firstAvoid overreactingRemain calm

Stop misconduct

Establish and enforce classroom rulesKnow what everyone is doing, all the timePraise correct behaviorStop misbehavior before it spreadsSuggest alternatives to misbehavior

Deal with the worst disturbance, firstAvoid overreactingRemain calm

Stop misconduct

Establish and enforce classroom rulesKnow what everyone is doing, all the timePraise correct behaviorStop misbehavior before it spreadsSuggest alternatives to misbehavior

Deal with the worst disturbance, firstAvoid overreactingRemain calm

Stop misconduct

Establish and enforce classroom rulesKnow what everyone is doing, all the timePraise correct behaviorStop misbehavior before it spreadsSuggest alternatives to misbehavior

Deal with the worst disturbance, firstAvoid overreactingRemain calm

Maintain instructional momentum

Keep the lesson movingIgnore irrelevanciesControl interruptionsProvide structure for students who finish earlyAvoid downtime

Maintain instructional momentum

Keep the lesson movingIgnore irrelevanciesControl interruptionsProvide structure for students who finish earlyAvoid downtime

Maintain instructional momentum

Keep the lesson movingIgnore irrelevanciesControl interruptionsProvide structure for students who finish earlyAvoid downtime

Maintain instructional momentum

Keep the lesson movingIgnore irrelevanciesControl interruptionsProvide structure for students who finish earlyAvoid downtime

Maintain instructional momentum

Keep the lesson movingIgnore irrelevanciesControl interruptionsProvide structure for students who finish earlyAvoid downtime