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A plan for a substitute day: school support guide
Grades 3–5 · Ready-made original
A plan for a substitute day: school support plan
Support focus
Find a helpful routine when a familiar adult is away.
Example situation
A substitute teacher is leading the class. Tia does not know whether the usual reading spot is available today.
Student words or action
Tia asks, “Where should I read today?” The substitute points to the schedule and explains a quiet option.
Adult response
“Which question should we check first? We can leave unknown information marked unknown.”
A supported practice
A substitute gives a different order for reading and art. A student is unsure what comes first.
What question would clarify today's routine?
An example response: “Which activity comes first on today's schedule?”
A second practice
The usual reading place is being used by another group.
What question would clarify today's routine?
An example response: “Where can I read today?”
Student check-in page
Write, draw, or say your answer. You may pass.
Choose one story. What question would clarify today's routine?
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 question would clarify today's routine?