Practice Six
The environment is non-threatening and conducive to risk-taking. Mistakes are viewed as opportunities to learn and grow.
Implementation Basics | Practice 6 Implementation Evaluation and Goal Setting
Life Principles, Expectations, and Quotes| Hand Sign for Practice #6
Practice Connections | Characteristics of Implementation with Online Resources
Research | Literature | Poetry | Vocabulary | Music & Video Links | Videos
General Resource Web Sites | Learning Strategies
“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them become what they are of capable of being.”
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (printable poster)
Implementation Basics
- Practice #6 Introduction - The 'WHY?', 'WHERE?', 'WHEN?', Benefits, Objections, and Responses
- Practice #6 Quick Implementation Guide - Purpose, Quotes, and Questions to evaluate implementation
- Practice #6 Implementation Ideas - 57 Practical application ideas and resources
- Tips for Motivation and Encouragement - Multiple online resource links for this characteristic
- Character Resources - Tips for creating positive dialogue, quotes, poetry, and literature
- Building a Culture of Respect, Trust, and Success - Research and supporting strategies
- Making Better Choices - The Choice Process - C.R.O.S.S.ROADS™ is a universal choice process that may be used for general decision-making, goal setting, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
- Strategies for Adding Novelty and Interest to Instruction
- G.E. Implementation Rubric - Contains a rubric for all 17 Practices
- Life Principles - Links to digital downloads of Life Principle resources
- Eight Expectations - Links to digital downloads of Eight Expectation resources
- Motivate Learners by Building a Dream/Vision - This piece addresses the importance of using the Power of Vision for setting goals based on the foundation of the Great Expectations tenets.
PRACTICE SIX IMPLEMENTATION EVALUATION AND GOAL SETTING
Practice 6 Implementation Evaluation - This instrument may be used as an individual or building-wide evaluation of the implementation for Practice 6. Its use to establish goals for growth is encouraged. (printable document)
- Complete set of Goal Setting Process Explanation, Forms and Examples for all grade levels
- Goal Setting for Practice 6 - Includes Examples using the goal of a teacher’s implementation of building a culture of respect in a classroom through the use of the Eight Expectations, Life Principles,
and creed/s.
Goal Setting Process Documents: (blank)
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Decision-making Process -- This is the 5 step decision-making process that may be used for general decision-making, goal setting, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Process Poster
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Goal Setting Worksheet
- Simplified Goal Setting Worksheet
- Goal Setting Planning Sheet
- Goal Progress Worksheet
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Decision-making Worksheet
- Goal Setting Definition Poster
Click icon for quick access to multiple web resources containing lesson plans, tools for learners, etc.
LIFE PRINCIPLES, EXPECTATIONS, AND QUOTES
- Life Principles: Respect Friendship Esprit de Corps (Links to multiple resources)
- FRIENDSHIP - Dictionary link; Spanish: la amistad
- RESPECT - Dictionary link; Spanish: el respeto, respetar
- ESPRIT de CORPS - Dictionary link; Spanish: esprit de corp
- Life Principle Mind Map for the School Environment - a mind map applying any of the life principles in the school environment
- Life Principle Mind Map - general mind map for any life principle
- Life Application Lessons for Life Principles - 3 strategies for applying any life principle
- Character Resources - Tips for creating positive dialogue, quotes, poetry, and literature
- Eight Expectations: Resources include printable posters of Expectation, a printable quote, and sections for literature, vocabulary, music and videos, an introductory activity, a cooperative structure, sign language, self-reflection, celebrations, and a brain break. Each allows for selection of appropriate grade level material: Elementary, Middle, and High School.
- Expectation Two - We will not laugh at or make fun of a person’s mistakes nor use sarcasm or putdowns. (printable poster)
- Multiple Resources including printables Please select your grade level for resources pertaining to this expectation.
- Expectation Four - We will cheer each other to success. (printable poster)
- Multiple Resources including printables Please select your grade level for resources pertaining to this expectation.
- Quotes: (Resource Sheets of quotes and links to printable posters)
- Quotes about RESPECT - 10 quote posters
“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. -- Theodore Roosevelt
- Quotes about FRIENDSHIP - 10 quote posters “Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” --Albert Camus
- Quotes on MISTAKES - 7 quote posters “100 mistakes is an education if you learn from every one.” — Author Unknown
- Quotes about ESPRIT de CORPS – 9 quotes posters
“We must all live together as brothers or perish alone as fools.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
- Quotes about RESPECT - 10 quote posters
- Expectation Two - We will not laugh at or make fun of a person’s mistakes nor use sarcasm or putdowns. (printable poster)
Basic Tenets, Eight Expectations, and 17 Practices - All three in one document
HAND SIGNS FOR PRACTICE SIX
Practice - Make a palm down ‘A’ and move it backand forth across the left index finger.
Six - With hand out, touch thumb and little finger.
- Practice 6 Sign language vocabulary - 10 key words to reinforce positive nonverbal communication
- Hand Signs for Eight Expectations - Free Digital Download Task Cards - A PROACTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TOOL! - 8 Sign Language Task Cards for the 8 Expectations for Living with supporting documents. Sign language hand signs Include: Friend, Respect, Please, Thank you, Cheer, Help,Applaud, Encourage, and Practice
PRACTICE CONNECTIONS
Practice #6 Connections - list of other 17 Practices that are connected to Practice #6
IMPLEMENTATION CHARACTERISTICS WITH ONLINE RESOURCES
Implementation Characteristics with Online Resources Practice #6 Characteristics of Implementation - Includes links to online resources to assist in implementation under each characteristic.
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Establish positive rapport with and demonstrate respect for all members of the learning environment. Remove all negative labels. Do not allow put-downs, teasing,or rudeness. Eliminate sarcasm from the learning environment.
Implementation Online Resources:
- Strategies for Respect - Multiple strategies for creating a positive classroom environment
- Creating Positive Dialogue by Redirecting with Quotes - Strategies for the use of Quotes including a variety of practical examples and printable quote posters
- Modeling Desired Behaviors - Resources - Websites and Other Materials includes activities, songs, etc.
- Character Resources - Tips for creating positive dialogue, quotes, poetry, and literature
- Strategies for Use of the Magic Triad
- The First 2 to 6 MInutes of Class - 10 Ideas for beginning class
- Practice #6 Implementation Ideas - 57 Practical application ideas and resources
- Practice #3 Implementation Ideas - 24 Practice application ideas and resources
- Learning Strategies - a variety of instructional activities
- Strategies for Adding Novelty and Interest to Instruction
- Music for Practice 6 - links to Music videos
- Cooperative Learning
- Five Ways to Start Your Lessons - 1:28 sec. Video with 6 ideas for beginning a lesson.
- Minute Mania Verbal Fluency
- Strategies for Pairing Learners
- State Changes
- 4x4 Task Cards with State Changes
- Wait Time for Questions - article giving the ‘WHY’ for using wait time as well as other tips.
- Using "Think-Time" and "Wait-Time" Skillfully in the Classroom. - article giving the “HOW” for using think time and wait time as well as strategies to implement additional processing time.
- Neck Up, Check Up – poster
- 8 Ways to Build A Trusting Relationship
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Develop a feeling of community and structure through the use of the Eight Expectations for Living and the Life Principles.
Implementation Online Resources:
- Practice #6 Mind Map - a mind map applying Practice #6
- Life Principle Mind Map for the School Environment - a mind map applying any of the life principles in the school environment
- Life Principle Mind Map - general mind map for any life principle
- Life Application Lessons for Life Principles - 3 strategies for applying any life principle
- Attributes Inventory - document to be used in developing an inventory of a community’s qualities, skills, talents, and resources.
- Creeds - Examples and How-to’s, quotes, and other strategies
- Eight Expectations: Each Expectation has its own online resources at three levels: Elementary, Middle school, and High School
- Included in each are links to printable posters, literature, videos, music, sign language, vocabulary, an introductory activity, a cooperative activity, a writing activity, a brain break, and celebration
- "The Eight Expectations Song"
- Eight Expectations Digital Download Resources for Educators:
8 Expectations Implementation Resource for Elementary - 135 pages 8 Expectations Implementation Resource for Elementary (including Spanish Translation) - 145 pages - 8 Expectations Implementation Resource for Elementary with Special Section for "The First Eight Days of School" Want to build a Climate of Respect? These are resources that work! Focusing on these Eight Expectations for Living has proven effective in thousands of classrooms. Making these 8 "We will....." affirmations daily gives everyone the same language, the same goals, and transforms behavior. "They simply become who we are! We just measure our choices and behavior to these Eight!" Eight complete lesson plans use introductory, cooperative, reading and writing strategies, literature, music, vocabulary (includes sign language and Spanish), posters, and task cards to integrate high academics and social skills. Combined with a supporting life principle they give you all you need to build a community of learners from day one.
8 Expectations Implementation Resource for Middle School - 142 pages8 Expectations Implementation Resource for Middle School (Including Spanish Translation) - 142 pages
8 Expectations Implementation Resource for High School - 141 pages8 Expectations Implementation Resource for High School (Including Spanish Translation) - 150 pages
Eight Expectations for Living for Special Classes and Other School Environments - 73 pages
Start the year with GREAT EX Foundational Tools! This packet is designed for Special Classes: Music, Art, Physical Education, Library, Computer, and other educational environmentsSpanish Eight Expectations Poster All Six Sets - 54 pages Atención! Neuvo Producto! - Introducing the Eight Expectations for Living in Spanish! Choose from six unique sets of Posters. Collection of 6 sets of designs
Life Principle Definition Posters and Quotes Set 2 - 387 pages Set II: 36 powerful Life Principle Posters and 140 Related Quote Posters!
CREATE POSITIVE CLASS DIALOGUE! ENCOURAGE! EMPOWER!
Student: "It's too hard! I can't do it!"
Traditional Approach: Teacher: "You just need to keep trying!"
Life Principle/Quote Approach: Teacher: "Remember our quote about perseverance. Let's say it together. "The right angle to approach a difficult problem is the "TRY-angle!" What would that look like for you here?"
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- 36 Life Principle posters with simplified definitions on a colored border
- 36 Life Principle posters with simplified definitions in black and white suitable for printing on any decorative paper
- User Guide for Life Principles
- Basic Lesson Plan
- Life Principle Song
- Life Principle Simplified Quote Poster Set 1 - 100 Famous Quotes ideal for use in ALL Classes! - 200+ pages includes memorization tips, quote lesson plan
- Life Principle Quotes Set II - 140 Famous quotes may be printed with and without borders
Mini PaC ‘E’ Mini PaC ‘F’ Mini PaC ‘G’ Mini PaC ‘H’4 Mini PaC’s, ‘E’, ‘F’, ‘G, ‘H’ of Simplified Life Principles - each contains 9 of the Simplified Life Principles with Simplified Definition Posters and 2-4 Quote Related Posters with and without borders and a Basic Lesson plan for Life Principle Instruction and a Quotes Lesson Plan.
4 Mini PaC’s: 'A', ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ of Expanded Life Principles: Each contains 9 of the Expanded Life Principle Definition Posters and 3-5 Quote Related Posters with and without borders and a Basic Lesson plan for Life Principle Instruction
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Select, teach, apply, and analyze wisdom literature, and quotes to guide behaviors and attitudes, such as, “Mistakes are okay.” and “Learners are responsible for their own actions.” Affirm and redirect learners through the use of memorized quotes, positive phrases, and expressions. Post quotes to be used in redirecting attitudes and rephrasing negative comments.
Implementation Online Resources:
- Character Resources - Tips for creating positive dialogue, quotes, poetry, and literature
- Creating Positive Dialogue by Redirecting with Quotes - Strategies for the use of Quotes including a variety of practical examples and printable quote posters
- Life Principle Lesson Plan Strategy - A lesson plan that may used with any of the life principles
- ‘Hand’y Curriculum Connections Page One, Page Two - graphic organizer Digital Download
- Life Application Lessons - 3 lessons applying problem-solving in real life situations, literature, and investigating cause/effect relationships.
- What Questions Did You Ask Today? 3:66 min. Excellent video giving basic questions about questioning
- Question Game - 4x4 Task Card
- QFT-Question Formulation Technique (quick guide) - Question Formulation Technique - a cooperative structure engaging all learners creating their own questions for all age levels. The purpose of this guide is to give you a quick overview of the Question Formulation Technique™ (QFT™) and to provide you with an outline you can use to experience the question formulation process.
- For a comprehensive description and analysis of how to use the Question Formulation Technique™ in the classroom please see, Make Just One Change: Teach Students to Ask Their Own Questions, 2011 Harvard Education Press. http://www.hepg.org/hep/book/144/MakeJustOneChange
- Teaching Learners to Ask Their Own Questions - includes multiple online resources
- 12 Printable Online Resources and Tips for Using Graphic Organizers - Includes a variety of graphic organizers including some in Spanish.
- Making Better Choices - The Choice Process - C.R.O.S.S.ROADS™ is a universal choice process that may be used for general decision-making, goal setting, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
- Learning Strategies - a variety of instructional activities for use with literature and other curriculum content
- Procedure for Designating Time for Formal or Casual Speech Example
- Minute Mania Verbal Fluency
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Create opportunities for learners to use team-building and to engage in cooperative learning activities and projects to build a sense of group accomplishment and cohesion.
Implementation Online Resources:
- Strategies for Pairing Learners
- Procedure for Designating Time for Formal or Casual Speech Example
- Procedures - Multiple resources for implementing procedures in the classroom
- Whole Group Discussion
- Questioning Strategies - QFT Strategy
- Cooperative Learning - multiple strategies
- The Power of Teamwork – Good Teamwork 4:52 min. - great use of animated vignettes to demonstrate teamwork - Simple but makes the point!
- Good Teamwork and Bad Teamwork 3:20 min. – Shows first an example of Bad Teamwork and then a couple of Good Teamwork
- Choice and Goal-Setting Resources - Classroom ready tools for teaching Choice and Goal-Setting.
- Problem-solving QFT Lesson – (printable documents and activities included)
- Curiosity QFT Lesson – (printable documents and activities included)
- Seesaw - a free app for educators compatible with Google Classroom Students get excited to choose from Seesaw's creative tools. They express themselves, reflect on their learning and create a portfolio they're proud to show others.
- Tools for Making and Using Rubrics - 3 Sources for ready-to-use rubrics as well as a tool for creating your own.
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Support a positive learning environment through the use of: 1) music 2) signals, response cards, or sign language to convey readiness, participation, and understanding, and 3) empowering learners with positive feedback acknowledging and thanking them for contributions.
Implementation Online Resources:
Practice #6 Implementation Ideas - Practical application ideas and resources- Hands and Verbal/Non-verbal Class Management Procedures
- Music for Practice 6 - links to Music videos
- Student Management Songs and Chants - Elementary
- Life Application Lessons for Life Principles
- Practice 6 Sign Language vocabulary
- Hand Signs for Eight Expectations - Free Digital Download Task Cards - A PROACTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TOOL! - 8 Sign Language Task Cards for the 8 Expectations for Living with supporting documents. Sign language hand signs Include: Friend, Respect, Please, Thank you, Cheer, Help, Applaud, Encourage, and Practice
- Seesaw - a free app for educators compatible with Google Classroom Students get excited to choose from Seesaw's creative tools. They express themselves, reflect on their learning and create a portfolio they're proud to show others.
- Authentic Assessments - Examples and tools for aiding in assessment
- One Minute Feedback 4x4 - task card with three self-reflection questions
- Making Better Choices - The Choice Process - C.R.O.S.S.ROADS™ is a universal choice process that may be used for general decision-making, goal setting, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS ™ Decision-Making Process Worksheet - for use with general decision-making, goal setting, conflict resolution, and problem-solving
- Choice Process Tools - task cards, posters, examples of
Choice, forms, etc.
- Laying a Foundation for a Classroom of Choice - Article on book by Jonathan Erwin
- Goal Setting Process Explanation, Forms and Examples for all grade levels
- Resources for-Vision/Goal-Setting/Self-Reflection - Songs, Videos, Websites, Activities, etc. for all ages
- Self-reflection Strategies - includes reflection writing stems, poster, a One-Minute Feedback strategy, tips for journaling etc. - All Age Levels
- Socratic Questioning Resources - Includes:
- An explanation of Socratic questioning
- A printable sheet of Socratic Question stems
- A Mini booklet of questions stems
- A foldable paper cube with Socratic question stems
- Instructions for 4 Classroom Learning Strategies.
- Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy Question Resources - Includes:
- An article explaining and comparing the original and revised taxonomies.
- A printable sheet of Bloom’s Questions stems
- A foldable mini booklet with Bloom’s Question stems
- Directions on how to make the booklet
- A foldable cube with Bloom’s Question stems
- Instructions for 4 classroom learning strategies using these Bloom’s tools.
- An article explaining and comparing the original and revised taxonomies.
- Six Question Cube - Question Cube with the six basic questions, Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
- Six Question Learning Strategies
- Six Questions Stems Sheet
- Sign Language for 6 Question Stems - Add a nonverbal component using official sign language
- Music Videos for Practice 5 and Question Stems Songs - Includes some songs in Spanish
- Wait Time for Questions - Article giving the ‘WHY’ for using wait time as well as other tips.
- Using "Think-Time" and "Wait-Time" Skillfully in the Classroom. - Article giving the “HOW” for using think time and wait time as well as strategies to implement additional processing time.
- M – Make It Happen! - Lesson Materials include activities, literature, videos, quotes, vocabulary, and music. Click on the appropriate level.
- Journaling Tips - Why journaling is important and tips for implementing.
- Tips for Motivation and Encouragement - Includes Magic Triad, tips for recognizing effort, and celebrations
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Set high expectations. Instruct and systematically practice the skills required for any task the learner is asked to do. Use motivation and encouragement and praise for efforts, always acknowledging and thanking learners for their contribution.
Implementation Online Resources:
- Tips for Motivation and Encouragement - multiple online resource links for this Characteristic
- Character Resources - Tips for creating positive dialogue, quotes, poetry, and literature
- 50 Ways to Recognize Effort in Elementary
- Free Ways to Recognize Effort - Poster; 4x4 Task Cards - page 1 and page 2 - All Grade Levels
- Celebrations
- Celebration Cards Set One (1-24) Digital download
- Celebration Cards Set Two (24-48) Digital download
- Practice #6 Implementation Ideas - 57 Practical application ideas and resources
- Practice 6 Examples of Goal Setting - Uses a teacher’s implementation of goal setting in a classroom as the example.
- Goal Setting Practice 6 Example Expanded CR Worksheet
- Goal Setting Practice 6 Example Simplified CR Worksheet
- Goal Setting Practice 6 Example Planning Sheet
- Goal Setting Practice 6 Example Progress Analysis
- GE Silver - Online Resources for integration and cross-curricular lessons
- QFT – Question Formulation Technique
- Question Game 4x4 Task Card
- 12 Printable Online Resources and Tips for Using Graphic Organizers - Includes a variety of graphic organizers including
RESEARCH
Practice Six Research Resources
LITERATURE
Implementation Online Resources:
The environment is non-threatening and conducive to risk-taking. Mistakes are viewed as opportunities to learn and grow. The environment is non-threatening and conducive to risk-taking. Mistakes are viewed as opportunities to learn and grow.
“Bill and Coo“ By Christy Sheffield
- A children's book with full-page color illustrations on the life principle of friendship.
“Reasons for Respect” By Christy Sheffield
- A full-color children’s book on the Life Principle of Respect. Book includes supplement section with quotations on respect, vocabulary found in the text, articles related to Ireland, critical thinking questions, and writing/storytelling prompts.
The story allows readers to follow Mirrie Murphy as she comes to understand that there are indeed many occasions when she needs to exhibit due regard for the needs, requests, and rights of others. She needs to show respect!
Educator:
- Friendship Resources - Websites and Other Materials
- Respect Resources - Books, Videos, Music, Websites, and Other Materials
- Esprit de Corps Resources - Websites and Other Materials
Learner:
The Crow and the Pitcher fable lesson plan
C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Goal Setting Literature Lesson
- Crow and the Pitcher Poster
- Goal Quote Posters -
- Life Principles: Respect Friendship Esprit de CorpsThese links include resources to quotes, lessons, and other resource materials
- Respect Literature Lessons (printable or multi-media)
- Friendship Literature Lessons (printable or multi-media)
Eight Expectations: Resources include printable posters of Expectation, a printable quote, and sections for literature, vocabulary, music and videos, an introductory activity, a cooperative structure, sign language, self-reflection, celebrations, and a brain break. Each allows for selection of appropriate grade level material: Elementary, Middle, and High School.
- Expectation Two - We will not laugh at or make fun of a person’s mistakes nor use sarcasm or putdowns. (printable poster)
Multiple Resources including printables
Please select your grade level for resources pertaining to this expectation
- Expectation Four - We will cheer each other to success. (printable poster)
Multiple Resources including printables
Please select your grade level for resources pertaining to this expectation
POETRY
- Practice 6 Poetry - Anthology
- Poems about FRIENDSHIP - Anthology
- Poems about RESPECT - Anthology
- Poems about ESPRIT de CORPS - Anthology
- 4x4 Task Card Choices poetry
- Between Teacher and Child by Haim Ginott
VOCABULARY
Word Wall Vocabulary: blunder error gaffe solecism blooper faux pas opportunity conducive
References: Lexicon Resource - 31 word tasks
Dictionary - link to Merriam-Webster
“Respect in Action”
Brainstorm words that describe how respect looks, sounds, and feels. In pairs create a list of 10 words that describe respect.
Join another pair, share lists, and add any new words. Join another group of 4 and repeat. The end result will be a list to be posted in the room for use and reflection.
MUSIC & VIDEO LINKS
- Music for Practice 6 - links to Music videos
- Music for the classroom - links to Music videos
VIDEOS
- "I Believe" 1:31 min. Brief video of students working to achieve
- “Believe” Lyrics by Bon Jovi
- Friendship Resources - Websites and Other Materials
- Respect Resources - Books, Videos, Music, Websites, and Other Materials
- Expectation Two - See media section for appropriate grade level
- Expectation Four - See media section for appropriate grade level
GENERAL RESOURCE WEB SITES
- National Science Digital Library - The National Science Digital Library (NSDL) was created by the National Science Foundation to provide organized access to high quality resources and tools that support innovations in teaching and learning at all levels of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. NSDL is a digital library of exemplary resource collections and services, organized in support of science education at all levels. Educators may search for level PK - 12+ for FREE digital resources. Compatible for making assignments directly to Google Classroom.
- The Right Questions Institute - Resource for the classroom with downloads
- Also see Right Questions - Educational Leadership - An Explanation of the process
- YSA - Youth Service America - Youth Changing the World website with organizational tools for involving youth in service projects.
- The Futures Channel Lesson Plans - Lesson plans by Kay Toliver applying math concepts
LEARNING STRATEGIES
- Tips for Motivation and Encouragement - multiple online resource links for this characteristic
- Practice #6 Implementation Ideas - 57 Practical application ideas and resources
- Creating Positive Dialogue by Redirecting with Quotes - Strategies for the use of Quotes including a variety of practical examples and printable quote posters