Stop struggling to get the attention of your class members by establishing a concrete, manageable system from the get-go. Here is a poster that sets forth five specific rules for good listeners, from keeping your eyes on the speaker to sitting up straight and keeping hands and feet quiet. 

Concepts

active listening, listening, classroom rules, respect, discussion skills

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Additional Tags

classroom support

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Instructional Ideas

• Firmly establish the rules early on by continually referring to "Give me five" when appropriate, as well as incorporating the illustrated hand gestures 
• Have pupils confirm their understanding by a quick hands-on assessment, where you first mention the name of a rule and the students must then demonstrate the appropriate corresponding hand signal, or vice versa

Pros

• Clear, easy-to-read poster and graphics
• Simple and manageable rule set

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.K.1.a SL.1.1.a SL.2.1.a SL.3.1.a SL.4.1.a SL.5.1.a SL.6.1.a