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Class Meeting Planning Guide
1. Review the ground
rules for class
meeting.
What rules need to be established so students are listening to
one another and responding honestly and respectfully to solve
the problem?
2. The teacher states
the reason for the
meeting.
For example: “In our classroom we have been working on ______
and I have noticed that sometimes . . .
3. Each student
states what
they’ve noticed
about the problem
or how it makes
them feel, or says
“Pass.
How might you guide this in a way that helps students follow
the rules?
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4. Each student
suggests a
solution, or says
“Pass.
Chart ideas and draw students’ attention to similarities. Consider
whether you will you add an idea.
5. Students comment
on suggested
solutions.
What language might you use to support this step?
6. The group reaches
agreement on a
solution to try,
using thumbs up,
middle, or down.
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7. The teacher
sums up and
compliments the
group on their
collaboration skills.
8. The teacher
follows up with
reminders and
check-ins.
What will this look like?
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