The Essential 55 by Ron Clark!
Audiobook
The best part is that the author is the narrator so it is staright from the heart!
He has this typical country accent which is very natural and pleasant!
The other best parts are how he raised money for his whole class to meet the president!
So in summary the Essential 55 is a New York Times bestselling book by award-winning educator Ron Clark that outlines 55 fundamental rules for manners, respect, and academic success.
It is no brainer that there are at least 55 rules!
Some rules are so basic while many are routine while a whole set of rule is about table manner!
The rules range from basic etiquette to deeper life lessons, often categorized into these themes:Respect and Manners!
Starts with how you must always Respond to adults with “Yes ma’am” or “No sir”.
Then you have the ‘Make eye contact rule’ when someone is speaking.
Followed by Congratulations to classmates when they succeed!
You have a whole section of rules on Social Graces like
Cover your mouth when sneezing and say “Excuse me”.
Do not brag about winning or show anger when losing.
When meeting new people, shake hands and repeat their names
Then there are rules in which he shows he is a very strict teacher!
Like Classroom Expectations where Transitions between activities should be swift and quiet.
Then you have rules on Life and Philosophy like the Rule 50: Be positive and enjoy life
The final two rules are Carpe Diem—seize the day and Be the best person you can be!
The complete list for the super lazy is this!
1. Respond to an adult when spoken to. 2. Make eye contact when spoken to. 3. Congratulate classmates. 4. Respect other students’ comments, opinions, and ideas. 5. If you win, do not brag, if you lose, do not show anger. 6. If you are asked a question in conversation, ask a question in return. 7. Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough and say excuse me. 8. Do not show disrespect with gestures. 9. Always say thank you when given something. 10. When you receive something, do not insult the gift or the giver. 11. Surprise others by performing random acts of kindness. 12. When grading other students’ papers, give only the correct grade. 13. Follow along when we read together in class. 14. Answer all written questions with a complete sentence. 15. Do not ask for a reward. 16. You must complete your homework every day. 17. Subject transitions and moving to different classrooms will be swift, quiet, and orderly. 18. Be as organized as possible. 19. When homework is assigned, do not moan or complain. 20. When a substitute teacher present, all class rules still apply. 21. Follow the specific classroom protocols. 22. You may bring a bottle of water to class; you may not leave for a drink of water during class. 23. Know other teachers’ names and greet them in the hall by name. 24. Keep yourself and the bathroom clean and germ-free. 25. Greet visitors and make them feel welcome. 26. Do not save seats in the lunchroom. 27. Do not stare at a student who is being reprimanded. 28. Call me if you have a question about homework and leave a message – once. 29. The ABC’s of etiquette. 30. After dining in the cafeteria or elsewhere, be responsible for your trash. 31. (Used at his school) In a hotel room, leave a tip for the hotel workers who clean your room. 32. On a bus, always face forward. 33. When meeting new people shake hands and repeat their names. 34. When offered food, take only your fair share. 35. If someone drops something and you are close to it, pick it up. 36. Hold the door for people rather than letting it close on them. 37. If someone bumps into you, say excuse me, even if it was not your fault. 38. On a field trip, enter a public building quietly. 39. On a field trip, compliment the place you are visiting. 40. During an assembly, do not speak or call out to friends. 41. At home, answer your phone in a polite and appropriate manner. 42. When returning from a trip, shake the hands of every chaperone. 43. Keep right in the hallways when walking. 44. When walking in line, Keep your arms at your sides and move quietly. 45. Never cut in line. 46. No talking during movie or distance learning. 47. Do not bring Doritos into the school building (a joke in his classroom) 48. If anyone is bullying you, let me know. 49. Stand up for what you believe. 50. Be positive and enjoy life. 51. Live so that you will never have regrets. 52. Learn from your mistakes and move on. 53. No matter the circumstances, always be honest. 54. Carpe Diem. (enjoy the day, pluck the day when it is ripe, seize the day ) 55. Be the best person you can be!
Most of the rules are sraightforward but many of them are followed by sweet country stories and they are a delight to listen to!
Some rules may feel like the words on a prison rule book but discipline MUST be learnt when you are young and that is a no brainer!
The rules are specific to Ron and his teaching methods with some rules being the same for all! You or any teacher can use them as a guideline and get or form their own!
Two hours of listening to the peppy teacher really went by so soon!
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