The following classroom management plan details every aspect of my philosophy, rules, procedures, consequences, positive reinforcement, and classroom design for my 8th grade English class. I will use this plan as a guide throughout the year to help me make decisions, plan lessons, and work effectively with students. As Dinsmore (2003) states, classroom management is much more than a disciplinary plan, it includes the beliefs and values ​​of the teacher, as they relate to discipline, but also how they intertwine with various other underlying aspects of the structure of the class. The physical environment of the classroom, the amount of teacher preparation, and the way the lesson is presented are three of the aspects that influence classroom management. (pg. 4)Classroom PhilosophyI believe that all teenagers have the ability to set goals, work hard, stay focused, and get good grades. With this belief it is necessary for the teacher to be a support tool in the student's daily agenda. By preparing to teach the daily lesson, it allows the teacher to be able to actively listen to the needs of the students and help them in any possible way suited to the lesson. This sets the tone for all children to learn and achieve greatness. With well thought out and executed procedures, rules, and consistency, the teacher created an environment focused on student learning. It is also important that the teacher provides a safe and caring environment for all students. This includes but is not limited to clarifying that all students are encouraged to ask questions, express opinions without fear of being ridiculed by either the teacher or another student, and are reminded that by paying attention to...half of the paper.. ..... 3rd = parental contact4. 4th= referral to officeIf students choose to follow the rules, the following rewards will occur:1. Verbal praise2. Letter home3. Email HomeExceptions to RulesI understand that there will be times when a classroom rule is broken and that I will choose not to punish students. An example of this is easily seen during a group discussion period. I've seen firsthand that even though group protocol is to raise your hand to speak and wait to be acknowledged, sometimes it's hard to wait because you don't want to miss the moment to be active in the conversation. With this in mind, I can predict that I will allow a discussion to go forward even with students interrupting each other. This situation can continue to be a controlled and educational experience even though there may be some messiness.