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Sarcasm – A Losing Battle – Today’s TNT (Tip for New Teachers)

Sarcasm – A Losing Battle – Today’s TNT (Tip for New Teachers)

One of the lessons I find a lot of new teachers learning the hard way is using sarcasm in the classroom. It’s real easy to get into an “burn” contest with students. They may answer a question or make a comment in a way that opens them up to a great joke. In the beginning […]

Ask Me in Five Minutes

Ask Me in Five Minutes

Hello again, Friday, I had a student come up to me and ask if he could go to the restroom. Normally, I don’t hesitate, and I let them go just as long as it’s not in the middle of something important. Even then, I like to be on the safe side, and I let them […]