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Re: Noise Level

From: Janjarreau
Date: Thu Mar 16 2000 - 21:15:03 PST

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    In a message dated 3/16/00 10:05:31 PM Central Standard Time,
    beartsmart writes:

    << I allow them to talk "quietly". This works for some classes, but in
     others can escalate into loud noise very quickly. How you maintain a
     consistent "quiet" level of noise/talking without instituting a "no
     talking rule"?
     I teach Pre K to grade 8. >>

    One day when the talking got really loud (we were doing group work), I warned
    them a couple of times. I said you can talk, but keep it down. It was wild
    that day. (books dropping on the floor/window opening and shutting etc.. I
    had enough and said "OK we are going to have to do S.S.D! " Man they got
    quiet. I told them that meant Sustained Silent Drawing or Sit Down, Shut Up
    and Draw! For ten minutes absolutely NO TALKING at all. They were in shock,
    mouths wide open. I gave it a good 5 second pause and said, now I don't want
    to do that, but I will if I have to, so Lower your volume. It worked. Some
    days (not many) they got like that. My co-op liked my S.S.D. speech. I agree
    with you on the Listen while I am talking and giving directions. After that
    they can talk quietly. It is funny how the talking can elevate into a roar
    real quick.
    Janice 

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