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| Which subject | No subject |
| What topic | Class Expectations |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 10 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
No Subject
Class Expectations
Grade 10
15-16 years old
30 minutes
20
This lesson plan corresponds to the national curriculum for social-emotional learning, classroom management, and creating a respectful learning environment.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Class Expectations | 5 mins | Briefly discuss the importance of classroom expectations and how they contribute to a positive learning environment. |
| 2 | Distributing Expectation Cards | 5 mins | Hand out printable cards to each student. Explain that they will use these cards to write down their personal expectations for the class. |
| 3 | Writing Expectations | 10 mins | Give students time to fill out their expectation cards individually. Circulate the room to assist students and encourage thoughtful responses. |
| 4 | Class Discussion | 5 mins | Facilitate a discussion about the expectations written on the cards without revealing individual cards. Focus on common themes and class agreements. |
| 5 | Collecting Expectation Cards | 3 mins | Collect the filled expectation cards from students. Randomly check a few cards to ensure compliance and understanding without calling out individual students. |
| 6 | Assigning Homework | 2 mins | Assign homework related to reflecting on and revising their expectations based on the class discussion. Provide clear instructions on what is expected. |
"Good morning, everyone! I’m excited to start our class today. We are going to talk about something really important—classroom expectations. Can anyone tell me why we might need expectations in our classroom? Think about how they might contribute to a positive learning environment."
(Pause for responses)
"Great thoughts! Classroom expectations help us create a space where everyone feels respected and engaged. They guide our behavior and interactions, helping us work together successfully. Now, let's dive into what these expectations might look like for our class."
"I have some printable expectation cards for each of you. I will hand them out now."
(Distribute the cards)
"Please take a moment to look at these cards. Today, you will write down your personal expectations for our classroom. Think about how you want to show respect to your classmates and what you believe is important for our learning environment."
"Now, I’m giving you about ten minutes to fill out your expectation cards. Please reflect carefully and write down your ideas. If you need any help, I’ll be walking around, so feel free to ask!"
(Move around the classroom, assisting students and encouraging thoughtful responses)
"Remember, these are your personal expectations, so make sure they reflect what you truly believe will help our class."
"Okay, time's up! Let’s gather back together. I want to hear your thoughts about what you wrote down. While I won’t be calling out any individual cards, I’d love to facilitate a discussion about the themes and ideas that might have emerged."
(Encourage students to share common themes)
"Does anyone notice certain expectations that seem to come up a lot? How can we work together to ensure we meet these expectations? Let’s establish some class agreements based on your ideas."
(Pause for responses and guide the discussion)
"Thanks for sharing! Now, I’d like to collect your filled-out expectation cards. Please pass them forward."
(Collect the cards)
"I will randomly check a few cards to ensure that everyone understands our expectations without calling anyone out directly. Thank you all for your effort!"
"For your homework tonight, I’d like you to reflect on our class discussion and think about how you might revise your expectations. Based on what we talked about today, what changes or additions could strengthen your cards?"
"Please write a short paragraph explaining your reflection and any revisions you make. Make sure to bring it back to class tomorrow."
"To wrap up our lesson today, let’s quickly summarize the main points we talked about regarding classroom expectations. We’ve discussed how these expectations help us create a collaborative and respectful learning environment."
"Remember, it’s a collective responsibility to meet these expectations. We all play a vital role in making our classroom a great place to learn. I'm looking forward to seeing your reflections for homework. Have a great day!"
Why do you think classroom expectations are important for creating a positive learning environment? Provide at least two reasons in your response.
After reviewing the expectations you wrote down, identify one expectation that you feel is most important. Explain why you chose this expectation.
Based on our class discussion, what common themes did you notice among your classmates' expectations? List at least two themes and explain their significance.
Reflecting on our discussion, what changes or additions do you plan to make to your expectation cards? Provide specific examples in your response.
Write a short paragraph detailing how your expectations might contribute to building a respectful classroom community. Include at least three ideas in your paragraph.
How can you personally help ensure that the classroom expectations we discussed are met? List one action you can take and explain how it will positively impact the class.
Choose one of your classmates' expectations that resonated with you. How could this expectation enhance the classroom environment? Provide a brief explanation.
Why is it important to involve everyone in establishing classroom expectations? Discuss the role of collective responsibility in maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why are classroom expectations important for a positive learning environment? | |
| What are some examples of personal expectations you might have for our classroom? | |
| How can we work together to ensure we meet the classroom expectations? | |
| What key themes did you notice in your classmates' expectations? | |
| How can showing respect to classmates contribute to a better classroom experience? | |
| What revisions do you plan to make to your expectations after today's discussion? | |
| Why is it important to reflect on our expectations as a class? | |
| How do classroom expectations guide our behavior and interactions? | |
| In what ways can we hold each other accountable for meeting our expectations? | |
| What personal expectations do you believe will help foster collaboration among students? |