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Responsive Classroom is an evidence-based approach to teaching that focuses on the strong link between academic success and social-emotional learning (SEL). Responsive Classroom has four key domains: engaging academics, positive community, effective management, and developmental awareness.

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"Before you speak, listen." -William A. Ward Listening With Purpose As I listen in on the student conversations occurring around the classroom, I notice that my students have a firm grasp on the basics of listening and speaking. They turn their attention toward the speaker and maintain a calm...

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Responsive Classroom is an evidence-based approach to teaching that focuses on the strong link between academic success and social-emotional learning (SEL).

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Discover how to open and close each period in calm, orderly ways; set students up for success by modeling and practicing skills and routines; use positive teacher language; engage students more deeply; refocus and recharge students with quick, fun, movement breaks; and respond to misbehavior to get students back to learning.

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How does Reinforcing Language differ from Reminding Language? In the group, dramatize each of these types of language in the appropriate context.

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Work with a partner to choose one skill or concept that effectively lends itself to Academic Choice in your context. With your partner, use the planner on page 139 to prepare for the lesson.

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Choose an Interactive Learning Structure from pages 107-114 that could be effectively used in a lesson you teach. Considering the common challenges on pages 115-116, what challenges do you anticipate? How will you forestall those challenges?

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After reading chapter 8, think about the most common misbehaviors you see in your classroom. Using the planner on page 173, work with a partner to develop a response for the next time you encounter this behavior. Share these among the group.

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For our Closing Routine today, use the Fist to Three Reflection (page 184) for your responses. Celebrate with one of the Celebrations found on pages 187-189.

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1. What was the most useful or valuable process or reminder that you learned from this book?

2. What questions do you still have after reading this book? What would you like to learn more about?

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Choosing a Partner (Interactive Modeling)

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Students' Entry

Warm-up

Greeting

Message

Transition to the Lesson

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Describe the way students enter the room and where you are during your Opening Routine. What works? What doesn't? Based on what we have read, what changes could you consider to strengthen your opening routine?