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Helping a new classmate find school information: school support guide
Grades 6–8 · Ready-made original
Helping a new classmate find school information: school support plan
Support focus
Offer useful information without making someone explain their story.
Example situation
A new student joins a class midyear. Several classmates ask why they moved. Morgan wants to help without asking private questions.
Student words or action
Morgan says, “The homework is on this board. Would you like me to show you?” The new student can accept or decline.
Adult response
“Which role or way of joining would work for you?”
A supported practice
A new student does not know where today's directions are posted.
What useful information could be offered without personal questions?
An example response: “The task steps are on this board. Want me to show you?”
A second practice
A classmate asks a new student why their family moved. Another student wants to be welcoming.
What useful information could be offered without personal questions?
An example response: Offer practical information instead: “Would the class schedule help? I can show you where it is.”
Student check-in page
Write, draw, or say your answer. You may pass.
Choose one story. What useful information could be offered without personal questions?
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 useful information could be offered without personal questions?