2. Read written directions to the class...
...and have students color, highlight, circle, or underline key words.
3. Focus on the behavior you want to encourage in students...
...not on what they are doing wrong. State the directive or command in the form of what you want your students to do. For instance, “Look at the chart” or “Turn to your assignment calendar.”
4. Give complete directions...
including what you expect them to do (a) if they have any questions and (b) when they are finished with the task or assignment.







