Pick the first task after being absent

For students

You were out for two days. You have 20 minutes and three notes from teachers.

Sort the notes into Start, Ask, and Wait. Use the actual teacher notes.

Math: Due tomorrow. Takes 15 minutes.

History: No deadline is listed.

Science: Wait for your group’s results Friday.

For the counselor

2 min • Start. Say “We’re making a plan for 20 minutes. One thing is enough to get started.”

6 min • Practice. Read each note. Sort: Start math, ask about history, wait on science. Then practice the question “I was out. When is the history work due for me?” Switch student and teacher.

2 min • Check. “What do you start and why?” Sample: Math, because it’s due tomorrow and fits the time.

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