CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND BELL WORK
Even after school has started these statements should be reviewed by every teacher.
The biggest weakness with many foreign language visitor teachers is a lack of consistency in classroom management.
Your principal is often as much interested in your ability to CONTROL YOUR CLASSES as in what you are teaching.
Look at these observations and follow these suggestions. This year the first thing I must observe is your ability to
control your class. Mr. Goley may also be coming for that reason. We want fewer complaints about classroom
management. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY IS TO STUDY THIS DOCUMENT AND TO USE IT WITH YOUR CLASSES.
(1) The most important consideration is that you must CONSTANTLY keep your students BUSY. They must be
kept busy and on task every moment of your time. Either they must be listening to you give important
information or they must be GIVEN SOMETHING TO DO AT ALL TIMES. When they have nothing to do they
talk and misbehave. Do NOT allow empty moments, in which students are not busy. KEEP THEM BUSY.
(2) Next is that you must POST YOUR RULES, EXPLAIN THEM, PROVIDE A LETTER TO GO HOME TO BE
SIGNED WITH THE SAME RULES (get approval from the office) EXPLAIN THE CONSEQUENCES, AND
GIVE A QUIZ ON THESE RULES. BE SURE TO HAVE A WAY TO LET PARENTS KNOW THE RULES.
(3) Next is that you must NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO BREAK A RULE WITHOUT ADDRESSING IT. Last year
I saw several cases where students broke many rules and the teacher did or said nothing at all. THIS IS NOT
GOOD. TEACHERS, YOU MUST ENFORCE THE RULES AT ALL TIMES even if it is only a warning.
(4) Next is that you must be CONSISTENT in giving your punishments when rules are broken as you will lose all
respect VERY QUICKLY with your students if you do not. BE FAIR BUT BE CONSISTENT.
(5) Be sure to set an example the very first day that you are IN CHARGE OF YOUR CLASS.
(6) Post the state STANDARDS and your RULES and CONSEQUENCES so that they are visible in your room..
(7) Divide your seats so that you have a passageway down the middle and so that the students face either each
other or diagonally toward the front. LONG ROWS OF TRADITIONAL SEATING WILL LEAD TO POOR
BEHAVIOR. A TEACHER MUST MOVE ABOUT THE CLASS ROOM. DO NOT STAY AT THE FRONT OF
YOUR ROOM BEHIND A DESK. This is especially important in a language class.
(8) DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO MOVE FROM A SEAT WITHOUT PERMISSION. DO NOT ALLOW
ANYONE TO SPEAK WITHOUT PERMISSION. DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO CHEW GUM OR EAT IN
YOUR CLASS. PUNISH ANYONE WHO IS TARDY WITHOUT A VALID EXCUSE. DO NOT ALLOW
ANYONE TO TOUCH ANOTHER STUDENT IN ANY WAY. THIS LEADS TO FIGHTS OR INJURIES.
(9) BE SURE TO HOLD YOUR STUDENTS ACCOUNTABLE FOR EVERYTHING YOU TELL THEM. IF YOU
DO NOT THEY WILL NOT THINK IT IS IMPORTANT AND WILL NOT LISTEN TO YOU THE NEXT TIME.
GIVE A QUIZ, EVEN IF IT IS AN ORAL QUESTION (raise your hand if you do not understand). (Johnny,
what is the reason that you can not speak without permission?) WITH A RESPONSE.
(10) NEVER ASK THE CLASS A QUESTION WITHOUT NAMING SOMEONE TO ANSWER!!! NEVER ASK AN
OPEN ENDED QUESTION LIKE WHO KNOWS……OR WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE…….WITHOUT
NAMING SOME ONE!! YOU ARE INVITING TROUBLE THAT WAY. OR SAY RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU
KNOW……..
(11) ON THE FIRST DAY GIVE YOUR SYMBOLS FOR stand up, listen, repeat all of you, walk, come here, be
quiet…….etc. THEN GIVE A QUIZ ON THEM. YOU MUST YOU MUST YOU MUST SHOW YOUR
STUDENTS THAT YOU MEAN WHAT YOU SAY!
(12) Teachers who follow these suggestions will almost always have better control of their
classes. Please take these suggestions seriously.
(13) It is easy to blame others for our problems in schools. It is true that some students are very disrespectful. It
is true that some are not motivated to learn. BUT THE SCHOOLS HAVE SYSTEMS IN PLACE TO DEAL
WITH DISRESPECT AND BREAKING RULES. If the teacher does not follow the system, the teacher must
accept the responsibility for poor behavior. FACES wants all teachers to have excellent classroom
management. This is possible if you understand the following:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
Your major responsibility is to make it possible for EVERYONE to learn.
Rules are made to make it possible for all to learn in a quiet atmosphere with no disruptions.
You MUST make the rules clear and enforce them EVERY SINGLE TIME.
You MUST not make exceptions to those who break rules.
Try to understand individual problems, and why a student is breaking the rules.
Ask other teachers who have the same students what THEY do.
Keep parents informed of any rules broken more than once. YOU MUST PHONE THE PARENTS.
If you do not enforce rules consistently EVERY SINGLE TIME, you are failing as a teacher.
ABOVE ALL KEEP STUDENTS BUSY DURING EVERY MINUTE. When not busy, they talk.
(14) Meet your students at the door at each class change with BELL WORK. Be sure instructions are on the bell
work. Only allow about 3-5 minutes for Bell Work. You should form the habit of sending them STRAIGHT TO
THEIR SEATS WITH A TASK TO COMPLETE IN A SHORT TIME. Then start your lesson.
(15) Every class should be divided into MODULES of about 12-30 minutes depending on level. Do not exceed
the time or you will LOSE YOUR STUDENTS to boredom and fatigue. Every module should have a stated
GOAL, an ACCESS TO LEARNING (choices, cues, modeling, gestures) and a PROOF THAT LEARNING
TOOK PLACE. This proof is achieved by removing the cues and choices etc., and by a short abc quiz.
(16) BELL WORK should be given as they come in…put instructions on it and on the board or OHP. EVERY FL
teacher should have an OHP. YOU MUST USE IT. Let “captains take up the bell work. Do not waste time
taking up bell work yourself. ALWAYS LET A STUDENT GIVE OUT PAPERS AND TAKE THEM UP. GO ON
WITH YOUR LESSON WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING.
(17) Remember to plan your activities according to STANDARDS and the main rule: to
provide a meaningful experience BEFORE you attempt a grammatical explanation.
ENCLOSED ARE SOME SAMPLES OF BELL WORK. DO NOT ALLOW QUESTIONS. KEEP THEM BUSY.
TEACHER RULES FOR CREATING BELL WORK.
1-In first year classes, Bell work should not require spelling, composition or thought answers. The responses
should be chosen from a list, or they should underline the correct choice.
2-You should give correct answers to Bell Work immediately. Credit should be given. I suggest that all bell
work be kept in a folder with the student’s name on the folder. Give credit for completed bell work. Add
points to the average for completions of bell work. If a student is tardy or breaks a rule during bell work, take
his bell work and do not give him credit for it.
3- BELL WORK MUST NOT TAKE MORE THAN 4 MINUTES TO COMPLETE. The purpose of the bell work
activity is to get the class to their seats and started on busy work.
4- DO NOT LET BELL WORK GO OUT OF THE CLASS. Keep the folders, hand them out as the students
enter the room each day. YOU MUST EXPLAIN THE SYSTEM BEFORE MAKING THIS CHANGE. (1) You
are not eligible for bell work credit if you are tardy. (2) You will lose the bell work credit if you break a rule
during the bell work. (3) You must be in your seat and quiet to get credit for bell work.
5-For the pictures, students should use an answer sheet or other paper. Use words or sentences that apply.
BELL WORK FOR ESOL OR SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES #1
Go directly to your seat. Start on this work immediately. You only have a very few minutes. Do not ask questions, just
use your own judgment. If you do not know, leave the item blank. This work must be passed to the captain for the day
immediately when the teacher asks for it.
FIRST NAME______________________MIDDLE__________________LAST NAME__________________________
MY ADDRESS IS___________________________________________________STREET______________________
CITY____________________________________ZIP_________________PHONE____________________________
MY MOTHER’S NAME IS__________________________________________________________________________
MY FATHER’S NAME IS __________________________________________________________________________
I HAVE _________SISTERS AND __________ BROTHERS. PUT THE NUMBER OR THE WORD “NO”.
FIRST NAMES OF YOUR SISTERS_________________________________________________________________
FIRST NAMES OF YOUR BROTHERS_______________________________________________________________
MY HOBBIES ARE_______________________________________________________________________________
BELL WORK 2
Go immediately to your seat. Do not ask questions. Fill in the blanks as quickly as possible. If you do not know put ??
MY NAME IS______________________________________________________ MY AGE IS___________
THE DATE OF MY BIRTHDAY IS month_______________ day___________ year________________.
MY FAVORITE FOOD IS________________________. MY FAVORITE SPORT IS_________________________.
MY FAVORITE COLOR IS ________________. I PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT yes______ no_______
WHICH ONE IF YES?_________________________. MY FAVORITE SEASON IS ________________________
PETS: I HAVE THE FOLLOWING PETS AT MY HOME_______________________________________________
CHECK THE CORRECT BLANK: WE LIVE IN A HOUSE______ AN APARTMENT______ A MOBILE HOME_______
I LIVE WITH MY PARENTS________ MY MOTHER______ MY FATHER_______ GRANDPARENTS__________
OTHER___________________________I WOULD LIKE TO GO TO COLLEGE SOME DAY Yes______ No________
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BELL WORK #3
Go directly to your seat and BEGIN. NO TALKING.
MY NAME IS_________________________________________________ I AM IN THE __________GRADE.
Circle: I WAS ON TIME TO CLASS TODAY. Yes No
I BROUGHT MY MATERIALS Yes No
HOW DO I COME TO SCHOOL (Circle) CAR
OTHER _________________________.
BUS
THIS IS MY SCHEDULE (THIS IS FOR BLOCK SCHEDULES ONLY)
1st Block ____________________________________________2nd Block____________________________________________
3rd Block ____________________________________________
WHICH LUNCH ______________________________________
4th BLOCK ___________________________________________
PERIOD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OR FILL IN THE FOLLOWING IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE BLOCK SCHEDULE
SUBJECT
BELL WORK #4
Go to your seat and begin this work immediately. Put ?? if you do not know. NO
TALKING.
My name is ________________________________________________Today’s date is_______________________
The capital of South Carolina is__________________________. The Governor’s name is______________________.
The name of my school is ________________________________. Our mascot is_____________________________
The name of our principal is ________________________________________________.
The name of my (underline correct language): Spanish/ French / Latin / German/ teacher is__________________________________
The name of my school district is _____________________________________________________.
The capital of the USA is ____________________________. The capital of FRANCE is _____________________.
The capital of SPAIN is __________________________. The capital of Mexico is ____________________________.
Today’s date is __________________________. That is in the ________________century.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BELL WORK #5 Go directly to your seat and BEGIN. NO TALKING.
Look at a map of South Carolina: UNDERLINE the correct response.
My name is ________________________________________________Today’s date is_______________________
What is the name of the OCEAN on which SC is located? (a) Pacific (b) Atlantic (c) Caribbean
What is the name of the CITY located on the ocean? (a) Charleston (b) Columbia (c) Greenville
What is the name of the well-known city on the ocean? (a) Oconee Beach (b) Myrtle Beach (c) Charlotte beach
What is the name of the STATE to the north of SC? (a) Georgia (b) North Dakota (c) North Carolina
What is the name of the STATE to the WEST of SC? (a) Georgia (b) West Virginia (c) Florida
What is the name of the river between SC and Georgia? (a) Mississippi (b) Rio Grande (c) Savannah
Which of these are INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS in SC? Underline (a) I-50 (b) I-20 (c) I-26 (d) I-14 (e) I-95 (f) I-77
What is the name of the town in which you live? ___________________________________________.
NAME THE PLACE (City or town, country) WHERE YOU WERE BORN.___________________________________
AND WHAT WAS THE DATE OF YOUR BIRTH?____________________________________
Who is President of the USA at this time? (2006) (a) BROWN (b) BUSH (c) CLINTON (d) Jesse JACKSON
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING ONLY IF YOU WANT TO: OCCUPATION OF MY FATHER_______________________
OCCUPATION OF MY MOTHER______________________________
How many people live in your house at the present time? _____________________
SPANISH CLASS BELL WORK # 6
GO DIRECTLY TO YOUR SEAT AND BEGIN- NO TALKING.
My name is ______________________________________________Today’s date is _________________________
(1) Underline the following where SPANISH is spoken as the main language (Avancemos, page 13)
Argentina
New Mexico
Portugal
Spain
France
England
Colombia
Panama
Cuba
Canada
Russia
Brazil
Ecuador
Peru
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Costa Rica
Venezuela
Ireland
India
Alaska
Japan
(2) What are the capitals of the following countries? Look in your culture notes or (Avancemos, begin on page xl)
Chile_____________________________
Spain ___________________ Peru____________________
Colombia__________________________ Cuba____________________ Venezuela___________________
Ecuador___________________________
Costa Rica________________ Bolivia_____________________
SPANISH BELL WORK #7
LOCATING THE ABOVE COUNTRIES Use the Map
Go directly to your seat and begin. NO TALKING.
UNDERLINE THE CORRECT ANSWER.
1-Costa Rica está en (a) los Estados Unidos
(b) Centroamerica
(c) El Caribo
2-Cuba está en
(b) Centroamerica
(c) El Caribo
(a) los Estados Unidos
3- La Republica Dominicana está en (a) los Estados Unidos
4- El Salvador está en
(a) los Estados Unidos
(b) Centroamerica (c) El Caribo
(b) Centroamerica
(c) El Caribo
5-Colombia está en (a) Sudamerica
(b) Centroamerica
(c) El Caribo
6- Argentina está en
(a) Europa
(b) Centroamerica
(c) Sudamerica
7- España está en
(a) Europa
(b) Centroamerica
(c) Sudamerica
8-Guinea Ecuatorial está en (a) Europa
(b) Africa
(c) Sudamerica
9-Peru está en
(a) Europa
(b) Africa
(c) Sudamerica
10-Venezuela está en
(a) Europa
(b) El Caribe
(c) Sudamerica
SPANISH BELL WORK #8
Go directly to your seat and begin. NO TALKING.
My NAME is_____________________________________________________The date is __________________
MAP WORK See the maps in your book on page _______
Directions of the compass
norte
oeste ┼ este
sur
REMEMBER YOU HAVE ONLY 4 MINUTES. INSERT THE CORRECT DIRECTION FROM THE FOUR
COMPASS POINTS ABOVE. BE SURE YOUR SPELLING IS CORRECT!
MEXICO Y CENTROAMERICA
1-
MEXICO está al _________________________ de los Estados Unidos.
2-
MEXICO está al____________________________ de Cuba.
3-
COSTA RICA está al_______________________de Nicaragua.
4-
EL SALVADOR está al_______________________de Honduras y de Guatemala.
5-
PANAMA está al_______________________de Costa Rica.
6-
NICARAGUA está al_______________________de Honduras
EL CARIBE
7-
LA REPUBLICA DOMINICANA está al_______________________de Venezuela.
8-
CUBA está al_______________________de los Estados Unidos.
9-
CUBA está al_______________________de Jamaica
10- PUERTO RICO está al_______________________de la republica dominicana.
SPANISH BELL WORK #9
Go directly to your seat and begin. NO TALKING.
My NAME is_____________________________________________________The date is __________________
MAP WORK See the maps in your book on page _______
Directions of the compass
norte
oeste ┼ este
sur
REMEMBER YOU HAVE ONLY 4 MINUTES. INSERT THE CORRECT DIRECTION FROM THE FOUR
COMPASS POINTS ABOVE. BE SURE YOUR SPELLING IS CORRECT!
SUDAMERICA
1-ARGENTINA está al_______________________de Chile.
2-BOLIVIA está al_______________________de Argentina
3-PERU está al_______________________de Ecuador.
4-COLOMBIA está al_______________________de Venezuela.
5-PARAGUAY está al_______________________de Uruguay.
ESPANA
6- ESPANA está al_______________________de Portugal.
7- LAS ISLAS BALEARES están al _____________________ de España.
8- LA FRANCIA está al_______________________de España.
9- EL OCEANO ATLANTICO está al_______________________de España.
10- MADRID (la capitale) está al_______________________de Aragon.
SPANISH BELL WORK #11
Vocabulary
You will hear 3 sentences for each picture. Mark the answer sheet (a) (b) (c)
To identify the correct WORD
A. EMOTIONS
1-
2-
3-
4-
5-
B. Now circle the correct letter of the building as the teacher calls it.
6-
7-
8-
C. Circle the letter of the word as it is called.
9-
10-
SPANISH BELL WORK #12
Vocabulary En La Escuela
Circle A B or C on answer sheet for the correct word
1-
3-
6-
9-
2-
4-
5-
7-
8-
10-
SPANISH BELL WORK #13
Vocabulary WEATHER and SEASONS
Circle A B or C on answer sheet for the correct word
1-
2-
4-
7-
10-
3-
5-
8-
6-
9-
SPANISH BELL WORK #14
Which of the following words DO NOT BELONG in the list? UNDERLINE IT!
For example, in English:
A. JAPAN B. CHICAGO C. CHARLOTTE
A does not belong because it is a country. The other 2 are cities.
1- a. Costa Rica
b. Peru
c. San Francisco
2- a. Colombia
b. Venezuela
c. España
3- a. Los Angeles
b. Cuba
c. Buenos Aires
4- a. Hola!
b. Buenos dias
c. Adios
5. a. Me llamo Juan
b. Mi nombre es Juan
c. Cómo te llamas?
6. a. blanco
b. un libro
c. Amarillo
7. a. enero
b. lunes
8. a. invierno
b. febrero
9. a. norte
b. oeste
10 a. un niño
b. una muchacha c. una niña
(Hint: Location)
c. domingo
c. primavera
c. muy bien
SPANISH BELL WORK #15
As the teacher callas out a word, put the letter of the object called.
a-
e.
b.
f.
c.
d.
g.
SPANISH BELL WORK #16
Identify the letter of the object as it is called.
A-
D-
G.
B-
C-
E.
F.
H.
J.
Teacher: Call out related items or exact vocabulary words
Another sheet must be used to write answer letters.
I.
SPANISH BELL WORK #17
Write the correct word from the list in the blank beside each item.
This is not a translation activity, it is to identify the item!
MES (month) ESTACION (season) DIA (day)
1- PRIMAVERA
2- JULIO
3- LUNES
4- ENERO
5- VIERNES
6- VERANO
7- MIERCOLES
8- MAYO
9- INVIERNO
10- OTOñO
SPANISH BELL WORK #18
Identify the item with the correct word from this list: (Not a translation!)
COMER (food) - BEBER (beverage) - COLOR – ESCUELA
1- leche
2- verde
3- amarillo
4- arroz con pollo
5- blanco
6- café
7- rojo
8- papa
9- vino
10- helado
Teacher: Caution, these words must be covered in activities before this bell work.
SPANISH BELL WORK #19
MATCHING
(Teacher: All items of vocabulary in this list must be introduced before this activity.)
Match the phrase on the left with the correct item from the list on the right! Put the letter in the blank.
_____1. Tengo sueño
_____2. Tengo sed
a. Mi nombre
b. en invierno
c. el profesor
_____3. Tengo hambre
_____4. Tengo calor
_____5. Tengo frio
_____6. Me llamo
d. Quiero dormir
e. por favor
f. excelente
g. Quiero comer
_____7. Muy bien
_____8. Una escuela
_____9. Gracias
_____10. Es lunes
h. ¿Qué día es?
i. Quiero beber.
j. en verano
SPANISH BELL WORK # 20
ON THE LEFT IS A COMMAND.
ON THE RIGHT IS A WORD THAT RELATES TO THAT COMMAND.
Put the letter of the BEST related word in the blank beside the command.
______1. camina
a. la cama
______2- corr-e
b. rápido…las patas
______3- can-ta
c. las patas
______4- sal-ta
d. alto…las patas
______5- co-me
e. la boca…un chiste
______6- mi-ra
f. con los ojos
______7- duer-me
g. un libro
______8- rí-e
h. la musica
______9- lé-e
i. los dedos
______10- to-ca
j. tienes hambre
Teacher: These words and expressions must be covered in other activities before this bell work is given.
SPANISH BELL WORK # 21: Family members
COMPLETE THE SENTENCE BY UNDERLINING THE CORRECT RESPONSE.
1- El hermano de mi padre es mi
A. abuelo
B. tío
C. primo
2- La madre de mi padre es mi
A. abuela
B. tía
C. prima
3- La esposa de mi padre es mi
A. madre
B. abuela
C. tía
4- El niño de mi hermana es mi
A. padre
B. sobrino
C. tío
5- La niña de mi hermana es mi
A. prima
B. hermana
C. sobrina
6- El esposo de mi madre es mi
A. hermano
B. padre
C. tío
7- El padre de mi madre es mi
A. abueko
B. primo
C. tío
8- El niño de mis padres es mi
A. abuelo
B. sobrino
C. hermano
9- La hermana de mi madre es mi
A. tía
B. sobrina
C. abuela
10- La niña de mi tía es mi
A.abuela
B. sobrina
C. prima
Teacher: All these family words must be learned in a previous activity before giving this bell work.
SPANISH BELL WORK # 22:
MESES Y DIAS
Underline the correct response
1: 31 días
a. febrero
b.abril
c. enero
2. 30 días
a. febrero
b.abril
c. enero
3. 28/29 días
a. febrero
b.abril
c. enero
4. en invierno
a. febrero
b.julio
c. septiembre
5. en primavera
a. febrero
b. mayo
c. Julio
6. antes de lunes
a. domingo
b. martes
c. miercoles
7. antes de sabato
a. domingo
b. viernes
c. lunes
8. antes de agosto
a. deciembre
b. febrero
c. julio
9. después de noviembre
a. deciembre
b. octubre
c. julio
10. después de junio
a. deciembre
b. octubre
c. Julio
SPANISH BELL WORK # 23:
UNDERLINE THE WORD THAT DOES NOT BELONG IN THE LIST.
(The other two are similar by their characteristic)
1- a. un perro
b. un gato
c. una escuela
2. a. una escuela
b. una niña
c. una iglesia
3. a. la madre
b. el padre
c. un arbol
4. a. un lago
b. una casa
c. un rio
5. a. lunes
b. a las nueve
c. domingo
6. a. blanco
b. enero
c. febrero
7. a. alto
b. bajo
c. malo
8. a. una ventana
b. una chica
c. una persona
9. a. rojo
b. comico
c. serio
10. a. amarillo
b. rojo
c. comico
(Teacher: These words must be learned in previous activities before giving this as bell work.)