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SLANT

SLANT. EQ: What is slant and how can demonstrating slant help me to be a better student?. Turn & Talk. What behaviors do successful students demonstrate during class?. S is for… SIT With Proper Posture. Key Points: Back straight Feet flat on the floor Bottom on the front-edge of the seat

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SLANT

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  1. SLANT EQ: What is slant and how can demonstrating slant help me to be a better student?

  2. Turn & Talk What behaviors do successful students demonstrate during class?

  3. S is for…SIT With Proper Posture Key Points: • Back straight • Feet flat on the floor • Bottom on the front-edge of the seat Non Examples: • Head on desk • Slouching in chair

  4. L is for… Lean forward and Listen Key Points: • Lean in towards the speaker • Eyes on speaker; head and body facing the speaker • Ears uncovered; no ear buds or hats • Voice at a Level 0 Non Examples: • Hand covering ear • Looking at something/someone other than the speaker • Talking with a neighbor

  5. A is for… Ask pertinent questions Key Points: • Mentally asking yourself questions to check understanding • Raise your hand to ask questions when you don’t understand • Thinking about the questions others ask Non Examples: • Talking to others during class or blurting out • Playing with objects • Doodling

  6. N is for…Nod your head “Yes” or “no” Key Points: • Nod head up and down to show you understand or agree • Shake your head side-to-side when you’re confused or don’t agree • Eye contact with the speaker so the speaker can read your facial expressions Non Examples: • Doing nothing when you don’t understand • Avoiding eye contact with the speaker; facing away

  7. T is for… Talk with your teacher Key Points: • Answer the questions your teacher is asking • Advocating for yourself • Talk with your teacher before or after class when you’re confused or need help • Ask if you can come in for extra-help • Asking what you can do to improve your grade Non Examples: • Not answering questions • Avoiding asking for help • Doing nothing when you don’t understand or have low grades

  8. Turn, Talk, Write • Why is each behavior of SLANT important? • How will each behavior lead to success in school?

  9. Self-Assessment • Which behaviors of SLANT do you consistently demonstrate at least 90% of the time? • Place a “+” next to these behaviors in your notes. • Which behaviors of SLANT do you need to focus on in order to be more consistent? • Place a “-” next to these behaviors in your notes.

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