Effective Directions in Sequence | Examples |
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Step 1: Change state. | "If you can hear my voice, clap once." "If you can hear my voice, clap twice." Soften your voice and say, "If you can hear my voice, look this way." |
Step 2: Explain relevance. | "Thank you for coming to attention so quickly. We have some important work to do today! I am confident that you will do well." "In the last lesson we did ___________ s a way of getting better at _________________. Today we will continue that process by doing ______________. This is going to help you become more skilled at _______________. So to review, the goal for this lesson is _________________. Let's get started!" |
Step 3: Be crystal clear. | "There are three steps to complete in order. Step 1: First, we will__________ Step 2: Second, we will_____________ Step 3: Third, we will________________" |
Step 4: Engage in multiple modalities. | "As you read the directions along with me, I will highlight the important words on the SMARTboard." |
Step 5: Check for understanding. | "Turn to your neighbor and make sure you understand each step." |
Step 6: Announce duration. | "I have set aside about _________(minutes, hours, days)for you to complete this work. You will have plenty of time to finish." |
Step 7: Pair verbal commands with auditory start/stop signals. | "When I give the signal, you will __________. "(state first step of task). |
Step 8: Provide backup. | Leave the written directions visible on board. |
Step 9: Give fair warning. | "You have two minutes to finish your work." |
Step 10: Acknowledge effort. | "Thank you for completing your task and coming to attention." |
From Teaching Boys Who Struggle in School: Strategies that Turn Underachievers into Successful Learners P.90-100
10 Strategies for Reaching Boys Who Struggle
- Build Trusting Relationships
- Follow These Guidelines for Classroom Policies
- Understand Boys' Basic Requests for Communicating
- Give Effective Directions
- Give Informational Feedback
- Use Affirming Statements
- Teach Pragmatic Communication Skills
- Increase Physical Comfort
- Apply the Principles of Active Learning
- Build Literacy Through Engaging Activities
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