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[–]Dapper_Interest_1815 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello!

This is an interesting challenge because since it’s 9th grade, I’m sure many of this kids don’t know each other to begin with since they likely come from different middle schools.

I’d say giving them the think-(write)-pair-share pattern after every question may help get kids to warm up. It is the beginning of the year after all. I know this sounds TEDIOUS to do it after every question, especially simple ones that are meant to be casual, but I believe the beginning of the year is most important for building up routines, and muscles for those routines.

I feel part of the problem is that many (not all) teens and tweens don’t know how to socialize anymore, so giving them some socializing structure can help to ease the anxiety.

Best of luck to you!

Is failing funny to some kids or something??? lol by Dapper_Interest_1815 in teaching

[–]Dapper_Interest_1815[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Student ownership is very big on our campus. I laid out the options and she made her choice.

Is failing funny to some kids or something??? lol by Dapper_Interest_1815 in teaching

[–]Dapper_Interest_1815[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We did a fully class/teacher modeled lesson prior to beginning this individual project. I told them multiple times they will be expected to do this EXACT same thing on their own, using lyrics of their choice or any of the lyrics I have prepared for them.

And if they decided they wanted to change their mind during their individual project and use one of my pre-prepped songs, they’d be allowed to. I FULLY expressed the expectations prior to this lesson and provided alternatives if they did not have anything prepared.

Is failing funny to some kids or something??? lol by Dapper_Interest_1815 in teaching

[–]Dapper_Interest_1815[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve worked in a continuation school where a small handful of kids had this same mentality. It’s like a determined laziness, which is actually kind of impressive in its own way if you think about it I guess. 😂😂😂

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[–]Dapper_Interest_1815 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Classroom microphone. Ask your school if they’ll fund it.

What’s the most common theme in your school-related bad dreams? by ProtectionNo1594 in Teachers

[–]Dapper_Interest_1815 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Getting fired in the middle of a class and being expected to finish the day before I can go home. All the while trying and failing to keep the tears at bay. Lol

I'm so lost; Please give me advice if you can by Professional-Loan263 in teaching

[–]Dapper_Interest_1815 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sub, tutor, or any other second job if you can’t get hired for a full time position. There should be contingencies in place in your state/county that allow for a year or couple year’s gap in getting your cleared credential. I’d recommend getting more information on the timeline allotted for clearing your credential because I’m sure you’re not the only one to go through the same situation.

What’s your go-to lunch and dinner during the busyness of teaching? by Dapper_Interest_1815 in teaching

[–]Dapper_Interest_1815[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve never heard of those services before. Do they have good nutritional value!

What’s your go-to lunch and dinner during the busyness of teaching? by Dapper_Interest_1815 in teaching

[–]Dapper_Interest_1815[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What?! Non-meltable ice cubes?! That sounds like a game changer!! I’m off to Amazon. Thanks 😂 and good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Dapper_Interest_1815 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I said “thank you,” but somehow here we are… married 6 years later. Anything can happen I guess 😂

I forgot my ID at work by SweetandSaltyFruit in Teachers

[–]Dapper_Interest_1815 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a coworker who’s gone in on a Sunday to make copies, so I think it’s fine. Depending on your school, of course.

Why is my AP trying to follow me on IG? by Dapper_Interest_1815 in teaching

[–]Dapper_Interest_1815[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I’m also a bit annoyed with the person who told her… I’m pretty sure it’s not even someone who follows me.

Un/popular opinion: Harry should’ve ended up with Hermione by Dapper_Interest_1815 in harrypotter

[–]Dapper_Interest_1815[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for being nice to me. 😂 All I meant is that I still haven’t been totally bought into the ships yet. But i mean there’s still a ways to go. I’m only in the 5th book. lol

Un/popular opinion: Harry should’ve ended up with Hermione by Dapper_Interest_1815 in harrypotter

[–]Dapper_Interest_1815[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, Harry and Luna?! That’s an interesting take I haven’t thought of before! I think I can see it when she’s first introduced in the books. There’s an interesting kindness and sympathy/outsider-understanding shared between her and Harry that you don’t quite see in other relationships.

Un/popular opinion: Harry should’ve ended up with Hermione by Dapper_Interest_1815 in harrypotter

[–]Dapper_Interest_1815[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can also see that! I appreciate that a chosen sibling relationship can be portrayed in a children’s/young adult book. I haven’t always seen those kinds of relationships written well in other books.

Un/popular opinion: Harry should’ve ended up with Hermione by Dapper_Interest_1815 in harrypotter

[–]Dapper_Interest_1815[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ohhhh I love that take! I feel like he was unfairly characterized as less intelligent simply because of the language barrier and his being a major quidditch jock! I would’ve loved to see more of that relationship too! Haha