Social ContractSocial ContractHow We Agree to Treat Each Other

Establish Group RolesEstablish Group Roles

Moderator Major Leaguer—make sure everyone is participating and make sure everyone’s answer is well-defined.

The Worthy Writer —write down responses.

Spokesperson Star—speak for the group.

Time Avenger -- make sure you’re getting things done within allotted time.

Focus Figure—keep group focused on task.

Affirmation Ace—acknowledge and support people’s answers.

BrainstormBrainstorm

Answer your group’s question as thoroughly as possible.

If you have extra time, answer the other questions.

Enforcing the contractEnforcing the contract

Mrs. DeYoung is not the classroom police officer whose job it is to catch everyone being naughty.

It’s our classroom, and it takes all of us to make it a positive environment where everyone can learn.

As students, you need to . . . As students, you need to . . .

If you notice someone near you violating the social contract, give them a sideways thumb.

FoulsFouls

When someone puts another (whether it’s you or someone else) down, call a foul. The person who committed the foul must give two “put-ups.”

Time OutTime Out

When Mrs. DeYoung needs to get our attention, she will silently signal for a time out.

Misbehavior ModelMisbehavior Model

If Mrs. DeYoung notices you are in violation of the social contract, she is to ask you the four misbehavior model questions:

◦1) Excuse me _____, what are you doing?◦2) What are you supposed to be doing?◦3) Were you doing it?◦4) What are you going to do about it?

Disrespect ModelDisrespect Model

If Mrs. DeYoung notices you are being disrespectful, she is to ask you the following questions:

◦1) How are you talking to me?◦2) How are you supposed to talk to me?◦3) Were you doing it?◦4) What are you going to do about it?

AffirmationsAffirmations

If you notice someone who is following the social contract, you can pay them an immediate compliment and/or write them an affirmation card.

Works CitedWorks Cited

Picture of sideways thumb from http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/31/mls-in-concacaf-champions-league-where-they-stand/thumbs-sideways/

Picture of offensive foul from www.dreamstime.com

Picture of time out from www.inmagine.comPicture of note with pen from

http://militaryfamily.com/2012/08/23/how-military-families-stay-connected-during-deployments/greeting-card/