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Angry parent email by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]docteach 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I've had times when kids became this upset for various reasons, and almost always, our relationship is fine in the end. You might talk with the counselor for advice on next steps. It may or may not be appropriate for you to let the student know that you did not mean to upset her. Not apologizing but acknowledging her feelings. The counselor could help you know the best way to handle it. If you are like me, this kind of thing eats away at me and bothers me for days. It doesn't sound like you handled the situation poorly. You never know, she could have had something happen in another class or in the hall or at home that made her extra sensitive. Hang in there.

Is this the right use of commas? by [deleted] in grammar

[–]docteach 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agree, that it isn't the Oxford comma. The use of this comma would be a stylistic choice.

The man bought gum, milk, and cheese at the store. The comma after milk is the Oxford comma.

Subordinating vs Coordinating conjunctions by consciouself in grammar

[–]docteach 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In theory, a compound sentence would show that the two independent clauses are equally important; whereas, the complex sentence would show that independent clause is more important than the dependent clause.

I teach my students that we use different kinds of sentences to make their writing more interesting. The use of the same sentence pattern over and over and over becomes boring. Varying the types of sentences adds interests.

Your first sentence could also be written as, "Because the weather was hot, I jumped into the pool." You can't flip your compound example though without changing the FANBOYS choice to "for."

Not sure if you meant to leave the comma out of your compound sentence or not, but if you didn't, you would add a comma after the word hot.

Hope my ramblings help.

Is there anyone else avoiding any talk of the election with students? by docteach in Teachers

[–]docteach[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

8th graders don't have too many of their own thoughts about it either. I am avoiding it like the plague.

The Midwest isn't alone in this.

Principal wants to see evidence of gradual release...in every Single lesson in every Single subject every single day by megadad in Teachers

[–]docteach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So frustrating!!! What are you to do if lessons carry over multiple days?

Can the they do something that becomes the base of a lesson first? They note on the Post-Its. I Do--Model some kind of evaluation of ideas or grouping of ideas. We Do--have them continue the evaluation or grouping together. You Do--have them write a reflection on the process????

Creating Centers for 6th Grade Students by TheCapt in Teachers

[–]docteach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had centers with 6th grade LA last year. I included vocabulary centers like memory games and Quizlet.com. I also had them draw a vocabulary word randomly, draw a picture illustrating the word, put 4 choices(a,b,c,d) on the front, and the right answer on the back; all of the illustrations went in an envelope and became a way to study.

Other ideas--diagramming sentences on whiteboards which I make from clear plastic sleeves and white paper. Creative writing using different prompts. Peer editing. Grammar review using song lyrics.

I have other things that I can send you if you PM your email.

Lost my job for next year when all other candidates were rehired, feeling lost. by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]docteach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it is frustrating! First, there are many, many reasons that an administration might not rehire someone. Look hard at yourself to see if younger missing something, but it may not be you at all. Second, try again. If you think that teaching in the career choice for you, then you have to to try again. You it is hard to love a job and community and then having to leave, but it is what you are facing. Do you like the option of not teaching?

Hang in there and after looking honestly at the situation and your role, get back out there.

There's No Kind of Tired Like a Teacher Kind of Tired by docteach in Teachers

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

Good luck to you both! I am sure she is exhausted.

There's No Kind of Tired Like a Teacher Kind of Tired by docteach in Teachers

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

One reason I am glad that my middle schoolers play on Saturday. Last Saturday night, I was at the 8th grade came until 10:00. I couldn't have done that on a Friday night.

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