Level 1
-Student teaches the lesson
-Student debates the teacher (chooses one side of argument to show knowledge)
-Kids evaluate the teacher's lesson
 

Level 2
-Student conducts a computer search
-Student learns by reading a book
 

Level 3
-Student paints a mural
-Students tape their project(s) to the classroom window so passersby can see them
 

Level 4
-Student decides on the level of quality s/he will attain in their work (90% correct, less than
            3 spelling errors)
-Student may work by the window if s/he remains on task
 

Level 5
-Write on a typewriter/computer
-Drama/role play
-If must do something on the Cherokee Tribe's "Trail of tears" exodus:
    -drawing
    -map
    -essay written in the 1st person perspective
    -script of conversation between a member of the Cherokee Tribe member and a U.S. Soldier
 

Level 6
-Give a "big hand" (applause)
-Give a silent "big hand" (hold up a wide open hand with fingers spread)
-Give a "silent clap" (tap forefinger and thumb together repeatedly)
-Class gives "a wave" (students stand up it class and throw hands into the air...like at sporting events)
-Class gives a "micro wave" (wave their little fingers)
 

Level 7
-Serving as the class messenger
-Taking attendance
-Being a peer tutor
-Being a tutor for a younger student
 

Level 8
-Feeding/caring for class pets
-Reading privately with the teacher
 

Level 9
-Certificates of achievement
-Smelly (scratch and sniff) stickers
-Gold stars
-Raffle tickets for class drawing
        (For more info: See the link on the home page titled "Different ways to catch 'em being good)
 

Level 10
-bits of cereal
-m & m s
-sip of juice
-piece of broccoli or a brussel sprout (Ok, I know not many kids would select these items as a reinforcers)
 
 
 
 

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