Ask for help when directions are unclear

For students

The board says “Answer 1–3. Use the chart.” There are two charts on your page.

Find the part you understand. Then ask about the part that’s missing.

I know: Answer questions 1 through 3.

I’m unsure: Which chart should I use?

I can ask: “Do I use the weather chart or the animal chart?”

For the counselor

2 min • Start. Read the board direction aloud. Ask “What do we already know?”

6 min • Practice. Point to the model question. Partners read and answer it: “Use the weather chart.” Then try this: the board says “Hand it in before lunch,” but there are two turn-in trays. Ask which one.

2 min • Check. Sample: “Do I put it in the blue tray or the green tray?” Listen for a question about the missing detail.

Fictional examples are fine. Students can point, speak, or pass.