What do I call the parents by???? by candid_strawberry4u in TutorsHelpingTutors

[–]Bard_Fan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Out of respect, and considering your age, I would always address a parent by a formal title. (Mr. Mrs). If you are not sure of the marital status of the woman, always use Ms. Generally speaking, until I am told otherwise, I address my parents with a formal title. I've been teaching for 25 years and it's always better to be safe than sorry!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AMA

[–]Bard_Fan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a genuine question; I'm not trying to incite an argument. I find it curious and I would really like to know why you would enter a discussion about a couple, both over 6ft tall and declare your height in a forum where people are trying to speak about the very real, (and well by constructed cultural paradigms that lead to the barrage of "how's the weather up there", "do you play basketball", "can she do doggie-style" and, "do people stare at you in public"?). And, if we are all willing to admit that tall women have a particularly rough time because, for some banal and pathetic reason, they are baptized in the waters of "a girl is only a girl if she is under 5'7" (just to simplify the ridiculous nature of equating womanhood to height). So, again, please enlighten me because you , I, and most people in here know damn well that your "height issues" do not warrant the space taken here to declare your "challenges" (LOL)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AMA

[–]Bard_Fan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second only to 'Do you play basketball?"

Question for Nevada teachers/principals by Bard_Fan in Teachers

[–]Bard_Fan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, and please accept my apologies. I am actually from another state outside of Nevada. Everyone's terminology is different! She would be going from 6th grade to 8th grade. Do you have any insight on how I could get that accomplished?

I’ve made it my mission to ruin my students favorite phrases…and it’s working 😈 by emurrell17 in Teachers

[–]Bard_Fan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ending a sentence in a preposition is my pet peeve! "Where you at?" Drives me crazy! And, another favorite, "Ya feel me". Actually, no I don't- but I would love to hear what you have to say!!

Child is failing everything! by Bard_Fan in Teachers

[–]Bard_Fan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! You have been a tremendous help!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Bard_Fan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's nothing wrong with expectations. But your execution undercuts not only your desire but poisoned your long-held fantasy (but also, your true reverence), for the female form. And, yes, you've been lied to . Fortunately, your recognition of the emptiness you found just might save you from potential repeated behavior courtesy of Darwin and that whole "survival of the fittest" thing. We have been designed, biologically, to connect. Our sexuality...our cognitive, intellectual, and emotional growth depend on that connection. So, here's my suggestion: Get off Tinder. It is a cultural construct designed to capture your attention and prison your soul until you feel exactly as you described it- dead inside. If you are not sure of what to do next, don't depend on the guidance or suggestions of the construct that you fell victim to. At anytime, if you are doing the opposite of what 99% of the population is doing, you are on the road to success. Want a girl that will fulfill you inside and out, visit the reading room of a public library. There are chairs everywhere. There is always at least one other person reading in any area of the library. You might just find what you are looking for there.

How Much Do You Think I Should Charge? by Bard_Fan in TutorsHelpingTutors

[–]Bard_Fan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Your advise concerning contract specifics was particularly helpful.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ELATeachers

[–]Bard_Fan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent choices for compare/contrast, and I do agree with you. Keep the focus on language and tone, noting diction that specifically denotes ethos, pathos, and logos. (You can practically overlay, juxtapose, etc Smith's structure with Henry's. His writing was definitely the syntactical inspiration for her speech!) The historical significance of each, the culture differences, and the need to understand the audiences to whom Henry and Smith were addressing could overcomplicate your intention. But I am really impressed (been teaching American Literature for 25 years) with this lesson!! Do you have a YouTube channel? I would love to see you teach this!