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The Essential 55 The Essential 55 Adapted from Ron Clark’s book, Adapted from Ron Clark’s book, The Essential 55 The Essential 55 , , (2003) with permission from the author (2003) with permission from the author

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The Essential 55The Essential 55Adapted from Ron Clark’s book, Adapted from Ron Clark’s book, The Essential 55The Essential 55, (2003) , (2003) with permission from the authorwith permission from the author

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#1 Say “Yes Ma’am” or “No #1 Say “Yes Ma’am” or “No Sir.”Sir.”

When responding to any adult, When responding to any adult,

you must answer by saying you must answer by saying

“Yes Ma’am” or “No Sir.” Just “Yes Ma’am” or “No Sir.” Just

nodding your head or saying nodding your head or saying

any other form of yes or no is any other form of yes or no is

not acceptable.not acceptable.

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#2 Make Eye Contact#2 Make Eye Contact

When someone is speaking, When someone is speaking,

keep your eyes on him or her keep your eyes on him or her

at all times. If someone makes at all times. If someone makes

a comment, turn and face that a comment, turn and face that

person.person.

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#3 Congratulate #3 Congratulate WinnersWinners

If someone in the class wins a If someone in the class wins a game or does something well, we game or does something well, we will congratulate that person. will congratulate that person. Claps should be of at least 3 Claps should be of at least 3 seconds in length with the full seconds in length with the full part of both hands meeting in a part of both hands meeting in a manner that will give an manner that will give an appropriate clap volume.appropriate clap volume.

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#4 Respect Others’ #4 Respect Others’ Opinions, Ideas & Opinions, Ideas &

CommentsCommentsDuring discussions, respect other During discussions, respect other

student’s comments, opinions, and student’s comments, opinions, and ideas. When possible, make ideas. When possible, make statements like, “I agree with John, statements like, “I agree with John, and I also feel that…” or “I disagree and I also feel that…” or “I disagree with Sara. She makes a good point, with Sara. She makes a good point, but I feel that…” or “I think Victor but I feel that…” or “I think Victor made an excellent observation, and it made an excellent observation, and it made me think…”made me think…”

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#5 Do Not Brag; Do Not #5 Do Not Brag; Do Not Show AngerShow Anger

If you win or do well, do not If you win or do well, do not brag. Do not be angry if you brag. Do not be angry if you lose. Say something like, “I lose. Say something like, “I really enjoyed the competition, really enjoyed the competition, and look forward to playing you and look forward to playing you again,” or “Good game.” again,” or “Good game.” Showing anger or sarcasm Showing anger or sarcasm shows weakness.shows weakness.

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#6 Be polite and make #6 Be polite and make conversationconversation

If someone asks you a If someone asks you a

question, you should ask them question, you should ask them

a question in return. Show a question in return. Show

that you are as interested in that you are as interested in

them as they are to you.them as they are to you.

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#7 Cough, sneeze, or burp #7 Cough, sneeze, or burp with your head turned awaywith your head turned away

Cough into your elbow or Cough into your elbow or

cover your mouth with the full cover your mouth with the full

part of your hand. Then say, part of your hand. Then say,

“Excuse me.”“Excuse me.”

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#8 Do Not Show #8 Do Not Show DisrespectDisrespect

Do not smack your lips, tsk, Do not smack your lips, tsk,

roll your eyes, or show roll your eyes, or show

disrespect with rude gestures.disrespect with rude gestures.

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#9 Always say “Thank #9 Always say “Thank you.”you.”

Always say thank you when Always say thank you when

given something. If you do not given something. If you do not

say it within 3 seconds of say it within 3 seconds of

receiving it, it may be taken receiving it, it may be taken

back. There is no excuse for not back. There is no excuse for not

showing appreciation.showing appreciation.

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#10 Don’t be insulting#10 Don’t be insulting

When you are given something, When you are given something,

never insult that person by never insult that person by

making negative comments or making negative comments or

being unappreciative.being unappreciative.

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#11 Be Nice For No #11 Be Nice For No ReasonReason

Surprise others by performing Surprise others by performing

random acts of kindness. Try to random acts of kindness. Try to

do something nice for someone do something nice for someone

at least once a month.at least once a month.

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#12 Use X for checking #12 Use X for checking workwork

If you are checking answers on If you are checking answers on

someone else’s paper, you may someone else’s paper, you may

only make an X for a mistake only make an X for a mistake

and write the number of X’s at and write the number of X’s at

the top. Don’t share names.the top. Don’t share names.

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#13 Read and Follow #13 Read and Follow AlongAlong

When we read together in class, When we read together in class, you must follow along. If you are you must follow along. If you are called on to read, you must know called on to read, you must know exactly where we are and begin exactly where we are and begin reading immediately. Think about reading immediately. Think about what you’re hearing and some what you’re hearing and some questions you might ask.questions you might ask.

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#14 Answer all questions #14 Answer all questions with a complete sentence.with a complete sentence.

If a question asks, “What is the If a question asks, “What is the capital of Russia?” you should capital of Russia?” you should respond with “The capital of respond with “The capital of Russia is Moscow.” Do this with Russia is Moscow.” Do this with written or spoken questions.written or spoken questions.

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#15 Do your best at all #15 Do your best at all timestimes

Sometimes a reward will be Sometimes a reward will be given for good work, excellent given for good work, excellent effort, or a great job, but do not effort, or a great job, but do not ask for it. Then no one will get ask for it. Then no one will get one.one.

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#16 Homework Will Be Turned #16 Homework Will Be Turned In Every Day With No In Every Day With No

Exceptions Exceptions

There are consequences for rule There are consequences for rule breakers.breakers.

Your class will lose its points.Your class will lose its points.

You must remind your friends.You must remind your friends.

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#17 Transition Swiftly, #17 Transition Swiftly, Quietly, and OrderlyQuietly, and Orderly

Change from one thing to Change from one thing to

another in 10 seconds or less. another in 10 seconds or less.

Finish, clear away, and be ready Finish, clear away, and be ready

for the next thing quickly. Be for the next thing quickly. Be

Efficient!Efficient!

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#18 Be Organized#18 Be Organized

You will make every effort to be as You will make every effort to be as organized as possible. organized as possible. 1.1. Keep a notebook for notes. Keep a notebook for notes. 2.2. Write your homework in your Write your homework in your

notebook.notebook.3.3. Put your finished homework in your Put your finished homework in your

folder.folder.4.4. Save your graded work in your Save your graded work in your

portfolio.portfolio.

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#19 No Complaining#19 No Complaining

When homework is assigned, When homework is assigned,

there is to be no moaning or there is to be no moaning or

complaining. If there is, complaining. If there is,

homework will be doubled.homework will be doubled.

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#20 Obey The Same Rules #20 Obey The Same Rules With A Substitute TeacherWith A Substitute Teacher

Obey the same class rules when your Obey the same class rules when your teacher is out. teacher is out.

Maintain order in the classroom.Maintain order in the classroom.

If there is bad behavior or choices, If there is bad behavior or choices, the consequences will be severe. Fun the consequences will be severe. Fun activities will be cancelled.activities will be cancelled.

Your teacher and principal are Your teacher and principal are watching you on camera.watching you on camera.

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#21 Classroom Protocols#21 Classroom Protocols

Do not get out of your seat without Do not get out of your seat without permission. permission. Exception: If you are sick, Exception: If you are sick, leave immediately.leave immediately.

Do Not Speak Unless:Do Not Speak Unless:You raise your hand and are called upon.You raise your hand and are called upon.I ask you a question and you are I ask you a question and you are

responding.responding.It is recess or lunch.It is recess or lunch.It is group work.It is group work.

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#22 Classroom Protocols #22 Classroom Protocols Part 2Part 2

Wash your hands with soap and Wash your hands with soap and dry them after using the bathroomdry them after using the bathroom..

Sip water during break time. Your Sip water during break time. Your brain needs it all day.brain needs it all day.

Clean up your own mess.Clean up your own mess.

Push your chairs in.Push your chairs in.

Take care of your things.Take care of your things.

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#23 Learn Your Neighbors’ #23 Learn Your Neighbors’ NamesNames

Quickly learn the names of other Quickly learn the names of other teachers and students in your teachers and students in your area. Greet them by saying things area. Greet them by saying things like, “Good Morning Mrs. Frazee” like, “Good Morning Mrs. Frazee” or “Good afternoon Mr. Johnson” or “Good afternoon Mr. Johnson” or “That’s a pretty dress Maria.”or “That’s a pretty dress Maria.”

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#23 Learn Your Neighbors’ #23 Learn Your Neighbors’ NamesNames

Quickly learn the names of other Quickly learn the names of other teachers and students in your teachers and students in your area. Greet them by saying things area. Greet them by saying things like, “Good Morning Mrs. Frazee” like, “Good Morning Mrs. Frazee” or “Good afternoon Mr. Johnson” or “Good afternoon Mr. Johnson” or “That’s a pretty dress Maria.”or “That’s a pretty dress Maria.”