Teacher Talk

If you choose the best words, wisely

You can solve your problems nicely

     Here are some of the best and worst statements that teachers say. Read on to laugh, relate, or find ideas out of desperation.

     During pack up time the class can get a little out of hand, especially when the teacher needs to pass out last minute papers. The students need to be quiet and listen for their names.  Often it is okay to read a book while they wait.  Of course Joe will want to have others notice his book or even read some of it out loud to stir up some attention.

"No one needs to hear your book."

     Many students put their fingers where they shouldn't.  They chew pencils, bite nails, and pick. Even a strand of hair can fascinate them.

"What part of me wants to touch something that has been in your mouth?"

     Students, in their excitement or need for attention tend to think that closer is better.

"Do you like this moving paper in your face? 
That is what you are doing to me."

     Some students seem to have a need for making noises all day long.  It begins to wear the teacher down.

"Are you respecting others and their rights to learn?"
 Will you please write 'respect' and notice the respectful students who are letting you quietly work."

"Unacceptable.  You can bring your stuff and sit right here.  And...do you work.  This is sad."

"This does not require talking."

"What did you say?  I hope I never hear that again!"

"What should I hear right now?"

"Who is making that sound?  This is the second time.  It is disrespectful and rude."

"Own it..."

"Leave the talking for recess."

     Are you ready? 

"If you have time to talk that means you're done."

     The clapping game

Clap once if you can hear me.  Clap twice.

     Caring

"Why is it you care when I say you will lose a minute of recess?"  

"Thank- you for being quiet," 

"but it is just as important to be quiet when the teacher says, 'Please be quiet.'"

"I can't hear Joe and he is just 1, 2, 3, 4 feet away from me. It is his turn."

      A private moment

"'Losing it' is private."  

"Please leave the room for a minute to get control of yourself."

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Talk the Walk

Here is a book full of quick poems for the intense learner!
Recite them and let them help you develop the skills you need to reach your best: how to participate, focus, apply knowledge, stay organized,  and also how to put yourselves into an adventure story where you solve your own problem and learn a lesson!  This book will explain the why's of loving school, being respectful, and doing the right thing for the right reason.  It finishes with stories that teach valuable lessons!

Participate-

Quick Draw Questions:

Never just echo

The answer could be wrong

Think well, on your own

Beat your best. Finish strong 

Quick Isn't Loud:

Do not shout out

Use your speaking voice

And when in doubt

Silence is a choice

Pass:

What does the question ask?

Make your answer complete.

If you have to, say, "Pass."

It is fun to compete.

Sing:

I will stop and then move on
When it's time to sing a song
High and light to let it ring
Like a song bird's offering

Building Power

See, to build a tower
Each block has a place
Each gives you more power
Instead of empty space

Performance Time

This is your program
You have lines to prepare
For the story, you are important
Each voice must be clear

Yes!:

If she did it

Then, how about you?

The shoe can fit

There is much to do!

Win:

If you participate

Learning will be fun

Life's a race, with a gate

Through which much is won

Ready?

It feels so great to compete

To be better, one on one

But the win is not complete

Till you're humble that you won

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