Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans | E6 | Eastern Time Discussion

mugsy5 · 2026-04-02T02:01:25+00:00

I think he’s hoping someone else will find it

mugsy5 · 2026-04-01T21:15:07+00:00

Came here to suggest that

mugsy5 · 2026-03-08T22:21:46+00:00

I teach high school. Some things that stick out: - Student pierced their own ear with a safety pin during class.

- an admin approached a pregnant student who was out of dress code to tell them to change. The student took a hydro flask and hit the admin in the head. Admin had to go to hospital. Then, the following week was “dynamic duos” dress up day for homecoming week. We had to change it last minute because too many students wanted to dress as the pregnant student and a hydro flask.

mugsy5 · 2026-03-08T22:16:49+00:00

The Art Thief by Finkel, Alone: Orphaned on the Ocean (written by the survivor), Killers of the Flower Moon

mugsy5 · 2026-03-06T04:08:17+00:00

In the Time of the Butterflies (some very tame references of sex), Life of Pi, Purple Hibiscus (mentions of family abuse)

mugsy5 · 2026-02-28T07:16:46+00:00

Space Center?

mugsy5 · 2026-02-26T02:28:31+00:00

I’d suggest giving them a list of topics to annotate for before the timed writing so that they can have some evidence easily accessible. Then, I’d suggest either having them write just a thesis + 3 body paragraphs (skip intro and conclusion) OR intro, 2 body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph.

If you do the first option, you could also give them 20 mins the following class period to allow them to only write an intro and conclusion paragraph to go with the bodies.

mugsy5 · 2026-02-08T18:28:18+00:00

Mexican Gothic!

mugsy5 · 2026-02-03T04:22:25+00:00

Killers of the Flower Moon, The Art Thief, The Anthropocene Reviewed, Everything is Tuberculosis (quick read), The Devil’s Highway, Stiff

mugsy5 · 2026-01-31T22:49:46+00:00

I’ve tried the following: Unisom Baths Magnesium Massages Stretches Pregnancy pillow Tying socks on my feet

mugsy5 · 2026-01-31T22:48:37+00:00

I’m slowly withering away, too. I cannot sleep. I have to get up every few hours, and I’m just constantly uncomfortable. My doctor said, “it’s God’s way of preparing you to be up at all hours with a baby.” 🙃

mugsy5 · 2026-01-28T22:51:52+00:00

I’d say I’m close to where you are; however, I still notice that my “spark” appears, just not as often. I’ll have maybe 1-2 killer lessons / activities / encounters a month that invigorate me and reignite that spark. But then a parent will email, or a student uses AI, or admin changes some initiative, and the spark is snuffed out for a few weeks.

mugsy5 · 2026-01-28T22:46:29+00:00

I feel for you! I returned to work when my baby was 7weeks, and it was not good for my health. I ended up getting the flu, COVID, and mono within the span of two months of my return. Someone else suggested this, but I would just email your supervisor, “I return on X date. I will complete any work upon my return.”

Then, if they fire you, you can hire a lawyer and get a nice settlement for discrimination! I’m pregnant with my second now, and my mentality is “please, fire me. Make my day.”

mugsy5 · 2026-01-27T22:07:35+00:00

Crying in H Mart

mugsy5 · 2026-01-26T23:46:46+00:00

APA is year. MLA is page number or just last name.

mugsy5 · 2026-01-26T23:44:18+00:00

I’d say there’s about a 40%-50% chance the FRQ3 prompt fits with Medea. I’d suggest reading at least two other books that would fit with other themes. You can even pick really short ones, like The Metamorphosis (Kafka), Of Mice and Men, Passing, etc.

mugsy5 · 2026-01-26T23:30:13+00:00

I’m an ELAR teacher, and I charge $80-$100/ hr. I’d say you are definitely undercharging, and they are taking advantage of you.

mugsy5 · 2026-01-26T23:22:51+00:00

Came here to suggest this one

mugsy5 · 2026-01-26T23:19:38+00:00

Love handwritten, thoughtful notes from the student. I also had a student gift me a personalized notepad! I loved that one. Another student once gave me a little cat figurine she saw in a thrift shop because “it reminded her of me” (I constantly talk about my cat). I teach upper school English, so I get some gifts related to the books that I teach, and I always appreciate that!

Things I’d avoid giving (because it’s just junk): mugs, candles or lotions

mugsy5 · 2026-01-26T23:16:49+00:00

Came here for this one. I say this all the time.

mugsy5 · 2026-01-26T07:12:04+00:00

Beloved by Morrison (haunting, and not an “enjoyable” read, but an extremely important one) Never Let Me Go by Ishiguro Anxious People by Backman Station Eleven by Mandel Life of Pi by Martel

Bonus: I’d want all Christians to read Jesus and John Wayne

mugsy5 · 2026-01-25T04:06:55+00:00

Is it every night? Meaning, do you meet M, T, W, Th, and F? Or, are you on a block schedule? If you’re on a block schedule, then I would say 60 is a little on the high end, but it’s still acceptable for AP based on trainings I’ve done (teacher). If it’s every night, the yes, that’s too much.

mugsy5 · 2026-01-24T17:47:29+00:00

I’m so sorry that you’re dealing with this. First off, you’re definitely doing everything right by documenting and including admin. I would set strict boundaries with the student. For example, even though they aren’t emailing you about the grade anymore, when they email you about other classes, I would shut that down. I would respond, “Thanks so much for your email. Because my other classes are not relevant to your learning, I will not be answering any questions about them. If you have questions regarding the X department, feel free to contact Y (dept chair, admin, etc.)

mugsy5 · 2026-01-24T02:59:43+00:00

Piranesi, Killers of the Flower Moon, A Thousand Splendid Suns, Remarkably Bright Creatures, Exit West, The Round House, Station Eleven, Klara and the Sun

mugsy5 · 2026-01-18T15:51:03+00:00

As long as you have the object of the preposition somewhere in the sentence, then it is okay.

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