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Asking what comes next when plans change: school support outline
Grades 3–5 · Ready-made original
Asking what comes next when plans change: school support plan
Support focus
Ask a useful question when a plan changes.
Example situation
A made-up class planned to play outside, but rain moves the activity indoors. Ellis wanted running time. The indoor choices and schedule have not been explained yet. Ellis says the whole day is ruined.
Student words or action
The outdoor plan changed because of rain. “What are the indoor choices?”
Adult response
“Would a brief pause, a quieter way to take part, or help with the next step be useful?”
A supported practice
A partner is absent on the day a shared poster is due.
What changed, and what can they ask next?
An example response: “Which part should I work on today, and how will we handle the missing part?”
A second practice
Reading moves to the afternoon. A student is unsure which lesson starts now.
What changed, and what can they ask next?
An example response: “What comes first on the changed schedule?”
Student check-in page
Write, draw, or say your answer. You may pass.
Choose one story. What changed, and what can they ask next?
Support choices
□ Read the direction together □ Show one example □ Write the question instead of saying it □ Practice with an adult □ Watch first, then choose whether to try
A brief check-in
Question: What changed, and what can they ask next?