Hold your students accountable for avoiding interruptions in class. This contract works great after reading, "My Mouth is a Volcano" by Julia Cook.

For other great resources on setting classroom expectations and routines click on the following links:

Launching the Reading and Writing Workshops Grade 3

Launching the Reading and Writing Workshops Grade 4

Launching the Reading and Writing Workshops Grade 5

Launching the Reading and Writing Workshops Grade 6

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Whimsy Clips

Teaching in a Small Town