Team Yo-Di

John F. Kennedy Middle School

2325 E. Washington Street

Suffolk, Virginia 23434

What are the modes of our classroom???

 

 

Thanks for asking!!!

 

WHOLE CLASS

-> eyes to the front

-> listen to the speaker

-> stay in your seat

-> Voice Mode: 0

INDIVIDUAL

-> raise hand to ask for help

->stay in seat unless given permission

->work on your own

->Voice Mode: 0

SMALL GROUP

- > stay in group unless you are on a task-related mission

->stay on task

-> Voice Mode: 2

TRANSITIONAL

->follow directions

->move to destination as quickly and quietly as possible

->get prepared in the minimum amount of time without distracting others

-> Voice Mode: 1

TESTING

->eyes on own paper

->raise hand if you have a question

-> ABSOLUTELY no talking, Voice Mode: 0

-> stay seated AT ALL TIMES!

Why modes?  Modes set the tone for our classroom and let the students know what I expect at all times...no surprises!  I will have a sign that lets them know exactly what mode we are in and the expectations will be posted.  As we switch modes, the signs will change. 

Voice Modes:

0 -> Complete Silence.  No one should be talking except for the speaker.  If we are in testing mode, there should be absolute silence.

 

1->  Whisper.  This is known as your 3 inch voice.  If I am standing more than three inches away from you, I should not be able to hear you.

 

2-> Conversation. This is known as your 6 inch voice.  If I am standing more than 6 inches away from you, I should not be able to hear you.

 

3-> Presentation.  You are the speaker.  Project your voice loud enough for everyone in the class to hear you!  This is your chance to shine...Remember to make eye contact and SMILE!