Expectations


 * EXPECTATIONS** ** On this page, I have tried to devise a system of expectations/transitions that will be prevalent in the every day classroom in order to transition those every day expectations to specific objectives that will be sought after as a part of the English curriculum. I use both visual media and tables on this page to differentiate for not only the occasional poverty student that may enter a middle structure classroom (entertainment being of high value in poverty), but also the for the imaginative learner and the analytic learner. **

=== I know what you're thinking. 'Oh, great. Here's the part where Mr. Triola tells us how he's going to rule over us.' And you know what? YOU'RE RIGHT. I became a teacher solely for the purpose of ruling over teenagers with an iron fist...Come on guys. Give me a little credit. I became a teacher BECAUSE I want to do whatever I can to HELP YOU excel in the areas of the life YOU CHOOSE. That's what these EXPE **CTATIONS are about, doing what I can to assist YOU. Believe it or not. So, with that being said, the following will be about what I EXPECT from EVERY STUDENT in my class.** ===

*This picture is licensed for public use under The Copyright and Fair Use in the Classroom law These EXPECTATIONS I have for you will be seen in the form of TRANSITIONS that take place in class as we move through different tasks of the day. ** __Below are videos that will explain these Expectations/Transitions__ **

__TRANSITION #1-The Beginning of Class__ media type="youtube" key="e0ogPxEsEVU" height="315" width="560"

TRANSITION #2-The End of Class media type="youtube" key="b_lNFyZaof0" height="315" width="560"

TRANSITION #3-Group Work


 * This Transition/Expectation can be found on the GROUP LEARNING page under EXPECTATIONS AND RULES. They are also on the WRITTEN CHART at the BOTTOM of this PAGE.

TRANSITION # 4- Free Reading Period media type="youtube" key="qfhdI0PRKxA" height="315" width="560"
 * Below is the written form of what was in the videos above. It's in your best interest that you check out both.
 * __** Transition **__ || __** What exactly happens in the transition **__ || __** Time it should take to transition **__ || __** Signs I am on task **__ || __** Signs I am off task **__ ||
 * ** Transition # 1- The Beginning of class ** || Students come into class

Students should pull out daily journals and see the white board for their daily assignment

Students should have the text and materials (pens, notebooks) needed for the class || By the time the tardy bell rings || I have my journal out and am working on the assignment

I am talking with my neighbor about the journal assignment on the board || I am out of my seat

I am talking with other students, but not about the assignment

I don’t have my journal, text, or other materials needed for class ||
 * ** Transition # 2- **
 * The End of class ** || Turn in any assignments of the day or homework due

Present any questions or concerns about the day’s class to Mr. T (i.e. lecture or assignment questions || The last 5 minutes of class || I am turning in work to the assignment tray located at the front of the room.

I am talking with Mr. T about assignments, lectures, or homework || I am out of my seat walking around.

I am not turning in my work to the assignment tray ||
 * ** Transition # 3-Group Work ** || Move to assigned groups

Figure out who has which complimentary/interconnected role || Getting into these groups shouldn’t take more than five minutes || I have figured out my role

I am talking with the group about the task at hand

I am contributing to the group’s work || I am not participating in group discussions

I am talking about things other than the assigned task

I am up out of my group walking around ||
 * ** Transition # 4- Free Reading Period ** || Grab a book from the reading shelf, or any reading material I brought from home

Find a spot in the room to quietly read || This should take no more than 2 minutes || I am getting my book and finding a spot to read

I am reading appropriate reading material

I am not talking to other students || I don’t have appropriate reading material

I am talking with other students

I am not using this time to read ||