My 8th graders were working on independent projects today, so I let them sit with their friends and listen to music as long as they were working.
One group of boys was off task talking and checking their phones each time I glanced in their direction, so I knew I had to intervene.
Me: Guys, you need to get back to work, or I'm going to have to ask you to put your phones away.
Student A: We're talking about our favorite teachers.
Me: But that's not what we're working on...
Student B (interrupting): And you're clearly NOT in our Top 5!
At this point, everyone in earshot, including me, was laughing in utter disbelief. I totally didn't expect that response. I decided to teach Mr. Sassy Pants a lesson!
Me (holding back laugher): Um... you know what? I think you're done "working" with your friends. You can take your stuff into the hallway for a timeout!
Me (holding back laugher): Um... you know what? I think you're done "working" with your friends. You can take your stuff into the hallway for a timeout!
Student B: Okay!
And he happily took his things into the hallway, as we all laughed.
20 MINUTES LATER
Student C: Can I go get him from the hallway?
Me: Yes, but tell him he has to say 3 nice things about me before he can come back in!
Student C returns alone.
Me: Where is he?
Student C: He said he'd rather stay in the hall.
I LOVE MY STUDENTS! LOL
And this is exactly why I won't teach anything higher than 4th grade.
ReplyDeleteBless all those teachers who teach the grades I refuse to deal with.
; )
Ali
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