You’re working on a group project, but your group members are all doing different parts, and you’re confused about how your part connects to theirs.

During science class, your teacher says: “After you finish the lab, record your observations and write a conclusion explaining the results.” You’re not sure what “observations” means in this context.

Your teacher gives multi-step directions: “First highlight key details, then summarize the passage in your own words.” You’re confused about what counts as “key details.”

Your teacher says: “Use complete sentences when answering the questions.” You’re unsure what makes a sentence “complete.”

Your teacher says: “Make sure your paragraph includes a strong claim, supporting evidence, and reasoning.” You understand claim and evidence, but you don’t know what “reasoning” means.

During independent work time, your teacher says: “Use the rubric to check your work before turning it in.” You don’t know where to find the rubric.

During independent work time, you’ve been trying to solve a math problem for several minutes but keep getting different answers each time.

In ELA, your teacher says: “Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word ‘reluctant’ in paragraph 3.” You don’t know what “context clues” are.

Your teacher says: “Make sure your response is detailed and thorough.” You’re unsure how much detail is expected.

You’re writing an essay, and you have ideas in your head, but you’re struggling to organize them into a paragraph.

Your teacher says: “Finish your essay by the end of class,” but you’re only halfway done and realize you won’t have enough time to complete it.

Your teacher says: “Finish the assignment for homework if you don’t complete it in class.” You’re not sure when it is due.

During class, your teacher says to check your answers before turning in your work, but you’re not sure what you should be looking for when checking.