What is something you want to learn or practice this year in ESL?
Various answers
We will always show pride in our classroom. What does PRIDE stand for?
Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence
How will you make this year the best it can be?
Individual answers
Talk about diversity.
Diversity is respecting other people's differences. We are all different and that's ok.
If I really need to go to the bathroom and the teacher is talking, what should I do?
Show the bathroom sign.
How can you show excellence?
Various answers... Always doing my best. Getting right to work.
We should not distract our classmates when they are learning. What are some ways that we might distract our classmates?
Talk to them when they are trying to work. Try to get their attention or play with them when they are trying to listen. Making noises. Walking around.
What is perseverance?
To keep trying. Never giving up.
How should we treat our classmates?
Various answers... Be kind. Be respectful. Be aware of other peoples feelings.
What does integrity mean?
To do the right thing, even when no one is watching. To be honest.
How do we get the teachers attention?
Raise your hand
What should we do at the end of class?
Quickly and calmly clean up. Wait to be called to line up.
What does respect mean?
To treat others kindly.