Listen Read Write Look at page ___

Open your
book
Close your book Raise your hand Study Repeat Say
Match Tick
Come
here
Go to the
blackboard
Questions
Fill in the gap
Dont
write

In the classroom

Teacher: Good morning, class. This is Beverly, a new student.
Beverly: Hi!
Classroom language. Student language.
How do you say _____ in English?
How do you spell that?
How do you pronounce _____?

Can you help me?
Can you repeat that again, please?
Can you say that again, please?
Can you say that slowly, please?
Can you pronounce that slowly, please?
Can you play that again, please?
Can you explain that again, please?
Can I use the dictionary?
Can I use a pencil?

What does _____ mean?
What page is that on?
Where can I find _____?

I dont understand.
I dont know.
I cant hear
In the classroom: Classroom management
Classroom rules
In English speaking cultures classroom management is a big deal. Why? Nowadays,
discipline is an obligation in the classroom. Teenagers (children) will always be
teenagers (children) and sometimes they need an environment of law and order so they
can produce the effort and work required.
It is essential that a class starts off on the right foot, one way of doing this is
establishing classroom rules so students learn to follow the rules and know up front the
consequences if the rules are broken.
Some teachers believe it is a good idea to have the students participate in creating the
rules. You can start by a simple exercise. Write the following questions on the board:
How do you want me to treat you?
How do you want to treat one another?
How do you think I want to be treated?
How should we treat one another when there is a conflict?
Let your students think about them for a few minutes, individually, then in pairs, finally,
in small groups. Then discuss the answers as a whole class. Write them up on the board
and you should have your classroom rules!
Another step is to establish the consequences of breaking the rules. For instance:
1. First time: Your name goes on the board for the whole week. (Thats a warning.)
2. Second time: Student has to fill in a form to identify the broken rule and what they
plan to do to correct the situation.
3. Third time: Student gets isolated from the rest of the class. (Has to copy broken rule
100 times.)
4. Fourth time: Student is asked to leave the classroom and is sent to the Deans Office.
(Deans Office will call parents.)
5. Fifth time: Student could be sent home.
Some suggestions for classroom rules:
Classroom rules
1. We speak English as often as possible.
2. We are kind and respect each other.
3. We raise our hand to speak.
4. We share, we cooperate, we participate, we tolerate.
5. We keep our room neat and clean.
6. We follow directions and instructions.
7. We N E V E R use our cell phones in class.
8. We dont chew gum or eat or drink.
9. We make the class a happy learning place.
10. We are punctual.
A Class Contract Model
The class contract is a document by which students take written
responsibility for their learning process. It is a good idea to have
parents sign it to because they will be involved and also take
responsibility. This especially comes in handy for parent-teacher
meetings!
The model included is just a suggestion, you can include any
information you want the student to know or behaviours you expect from them. You can
even include exam dates if you plan ahead that far!
Give it a try. Have fun.
EXAMPLE of A CLASS CONTRACT MODEL

Name of School: ________________ School Year: __________
Class contract of ____________ (group).
Teachers name: _________ Classroom number: _________

1. I will bring my books to school every day.
My text book is: ______________________________________.
The extra materials I need are: __________________________.
We will start using the book on: _____________________
2. I will come to the class equipped with: a pen (blue/black/red), a pencil, an eraser, a
pencil sharpener and notebook/s.
3. I will do my homework regularly.
4. I will study for at least an hour every day. (Depends on your subject.)
5. I will pay attention in the classroom. I will not talk or distract my classmates.
6. Discipline measures (depends on the consequences you establish for behaviour In the
classroom).
7. I will respect the classroom rules.
8. Any other compromises you want from students. (For instance if you teach in a new
technologies classroom, this would be a good place to remind the students of the rules

WELCOME TO MY CLASSROOM.
HAVE A HAPPY AND FRUITFUL YEAR.

Signed by:
STUDENT: PARENT/S:
__________________ _________________
In the classroom: Making corrections. Writing.
Paper evaluation sheet
There may be times when you have to give your students a written assignment. It is a
good idea to provide them with an evaluation sheet so they know what you will be
correcting. The evaluation sheet in the box provides some suggestions.
YES NO CRITERIA
___ ___ Paper has a title which suggests topic of paper.
___ ___ Paper presents a logical argument in support of its contents.
___ ___ Important ideas/concepts are addressed.
___ ___ Introduction provides context and direction.
___ ___ Paragraphs are unified and coherent.
___ ___
Purpose of each paragraph is clear (represents a logical step in
argument).
___ ___
Points are made in logical order (from most general/simple/obvious to
most specific/complex/subtle).
___ ___ Paper is of appropriate length for assignment.
___ ___ Concluding paragraphs are emphatic, relevant, logical.
___ ___ Margins and spacing are correct.
___ ___ Paper is tidy and legible.

Making corrections. Evaluating speaking skills
There may be times when you have to give your students a spoken assignment. It is a
good idea to provide them with an evaluation sheet so they know what you will be
correcting. The evaluation sheet in the box provides some suggestions.

FAIL BARE PASS +++PASS
MATERIALS
PRESENTED
COPIED
(OFF INTERNET
OR ELSEWHERE)

BASIC WITH
MINIMUM
EFFORT

ORIGINAL
INTERESTING
MOTIVATING

EFFORT
CARRIED OUT IN
THE
CLASSROOM
NO EFFORT,
DISTRACTED AND
DISTRACTING
OTHERS

MINIMUM
EFFORT,
MINIMUM
INTEREST

ASKED FOR
SUPPORT AND
MATERIALS (IN
L2);
CONSIDERABLE
EFFORT

DEDICATION
OUTSIDE THE
CLASSROOM
NO DEDICATION

MINIMUM
DEDICATION,
MINIMUM
USE OF OTHER
SOURCES

SEARCHED
INTERNET AND
OTHER SOURCES
(LIBRARY,
INSTITUTIONS,
ETC.)

LANGUAGE NO INTEREST OR
EFFORT
MINIMUM USAGE
OF L2
CLEARLY
ORGANIZED;
GRAMMAR,
VOCABULARY,
INTONATION AND
PRONUNCIATION
ADEQUATE FOR
L2 LEVEL

DEADLINE LATE

ON TIME

BEFORE
DEADLINE / ON
TIME

IF GROUP WORK:
COLLABORATION
ONE PERSON DID
ALL THE WORK

MINIMUM
CONTRIBUTION

EQUAL
CONTRIBUTION