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The essential 55: an award-winning educator's rules for discovering the successful student in every child
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Rule 1 Be humble p. 1 --
Rule 2 Make eye contact p. 4 --
Rule 3 Congratulate and uplift a classmate p. 7 --
Rule 4 Respect other students' comments, opinions, and ideas p. 12 --
Rule 5 If you win, do not brag; if you lose, do not show anger p. 16 --
Rule 6 If you are asked a question in conversation, ask a question in return p. 18 --
Rule 7 Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough, and say excuse me p. 21 --
Rule 8 Do not show disrespect with gestures p. 22 --
Rule 9 Always say thank you when given something p. 24 --
Rule 10 When you receive something, do not insult the gift or the giver p. 26 --
Rule 11 Surprise others by performing random acts of kindness p. 29 --
Rule 12 When grading other students' papers, give only the correct grade p. 42 --
Rule 13 Follow along when we read together in class p. 45 --
Rule 14 Answer all written questions with a complete sentence p. 49 --
Rule 15 Do not ask for a reward p. 53 --
Rule 16 You must complete your homework every day p. 55 --
Rule 17 Subject transitions will be swift, quiet, and orderly p. 58 --
Rule 18 Be as organized as possible p. 60 --
Rule 19 When homework is assigned, do not moan or complain p. 63 --
Rule 20 When a substitute teacher is present, all class rules still apply p. 65 --
Rule 21 Follow the specific classroom protocols p. 69 --
Rule 22 Go out of your way to make others feel special p. 72 --
Rule 23 Know other teachers' names and greet them in the hall by name p. 75 --
Rule 24 Keep yourself and the bathrooms clean and germ free p. 77 --
Rule 25 Greet visitors and make them feel welcome p. 80 --
Rule 26 Do not save seats in the lunchroom p. 81 --
Rule 27 Do not stare at a student who is being reprimanded p. 83 --
Rule 28 Call or text me if you have a question about homework and leave a message-once p. 84 --
Rule 29 Follow the ABCs of etiquette p. 86 --
Rule 30 After dining in the cafeteria or elsewhere, be responsible for your trash p. 91 --
Rule 31 In a hotel room, leave a tip for the hotel workers who clean your room p. 93 --
Rule 32 On a bus, van or plane, always face forward p. 94 --
Rule 33 When meeting new people, shake hands and repeat their names p. 96 --
Rule 34 When offered food, take only your fair share p. 98 --
Rule 35 If someone drops something, pick it up p. 101 --
Rule 36 Hold the door for people rather than Jetting it close on them p. 102 --
Rule 37 Be a good listener p. 103 --
Rule 38 On a field trip, enter a public building quietly p. 105 --
Rule 39 Be a good guest p. 106 --
Rule 40 During an assembly, do not speak or call out to friends p. 109 --
Rule 41 Use appropriate phone etiquette at all times p. 110 --
Rule 42 When returning from a trip, shake the hand of every chaperone p. 112 --
Rule 43 On escalators, stand to the right, walk to the left p. 114 --
Rule 44 When walking in line, keep your arms at your sides and move quietly p. 115 --
Rule 45 Take schoolwide drills and precautions seriously p. 117 --
Rule 46 No talking in a movie theater during the movie p. 118 --
Rule 47 Do not bring Doritos into the school building p. 120 --
Rule 48 If anyone is bullying you, let me know, and do not bully others p. 123 --
Rule 49 Stand up for what you believe in p. 127 --
Rule 50 Be positive and enjoy life p. 132 --
Rule 51 Live so that you will never have regrets p. 134 --
Rule 52 Learn from your mistakes and move on p. 135 --
Rule 53 No matter the circumstances, always be honest p. 141 --
Rule 54 Carpe diem p. 144 --
Rule 55 Be the best person you can be p. 146.
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9780316424776
9781549148644
9780316330466
9781401398583
9781549148644
9780316330466
9781401398583