Classroom Behavior

Select and copy the text below (page 51 of IGWE). Paste it into your word processor. Then combine the sentences appropriately.

1. The university system is based on class attendance.

The system is American.

Most professors expect students to attend all classes.

Most expect students to participate in class.

2. The first day of class is important.

Professors usually begin with an overview.

The overview is of the work.

The work is of the term.

They will probably hand out a class outline.

They will probably explain the course requirements.

3. Some students are absent the first day.

They may never understand the professor's expectations.

They may never understand the requirements of a course.

4. These absent students may not know many things.

They are expected to attend all classes.

They are expected to make up all assignments.

5. Coming to class on time is also expected.

Professors may change assignments at the beginning of class.

Professors often answer questions at the beginning of class.

6. Students may not realize many things.

Professors notice late students.

Professors may interpret lateness as a lack of interest.

7. Being prepared for class is also important.

Some students do not bring paper or pens to class.

Some students do not bang their textbooks to class.

8. These are usually the same students.

The students have not done their homework.

9. Professors also expect students to do homework.

The homework may take two or three hours a night.

The homework is for each class.

10. ln addition, university professors are displeased.

Students whisper to each other during class.

Students get up to sharpen a pencil during class.

Students walk out of the classroom during class.

11. Attending all classes is expected.

Doing the assignments is expected.

Behaving appropriately in class is expected.

These reveal a student's interest and maturity.

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