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Sunday, November 22, 2015

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As you read this, remember:  The person with the red pen always has the last word. 

 
This teacher takes joy in the little things — like these good-humored binder clips.
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Some people complain about too many awards, but if you do it right, you can make the right statement.
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And if that doesn't work, a wall of shame is a pretty good tactic, too.
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The English language can be tricky, but thanks to this teacher, this student will never again confuse the words "cereal" and "serial."
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Although sometimes, things just get confusing. All kinds of confusing.
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Sometimes, it's all too clear what's going on, and it's time for some tough advice.
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Of course, some teachers have slightly different takes on things like cheating.
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A good knowledge of pop culture doesn't hurt, either. Gotta reach the kids somehow, right?
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But then again, you have to make sure the kids get your references, too. Otherwise, this can happen:
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But it's always good to teach them that old sayings have truth in them. This one is a real-life example of the pen being mightier than the sword.
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It's a good use of the image, but how long do you think this teacher spent practicing it?
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This IS depressing, but at least teacher and student have the kind of rapport where they can be honest with one another, right?
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But don't expect that kind of compassion when you take your grievances to Facebook.
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I think someone's had enough of Judy.
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Then again, with the right motivation, some teachers can be bribed.
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But while some may respond to bribes, threats aren't usually taken seriously.
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Okay, so if you’re in the education profession, we do advise you to use discretion if you’re going to out-snark your snarky students. And if you’re not, you can bask in the glory of these teachers who have finally had enough.
 
Courtesy of Little Things

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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 22, 2015 at 8:25 PM

    Cat,
    I loved my red pen! These are great, Cat.
    Meredith

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    1. CatNovember 23, 2015 at 12:28 AM

      Loved your red pen did ya Mere? Ever used it on Jack? ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  2. abbyNovember 22, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    Enjoyed these....I wish I had kept a notebook...you would have enough for lots of posts...LOL.
    hugs abby

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    1. CatNovember 23, 2015 at 12:29 AM

      Would love to read anything you can remember Abby! ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  3. cutiebootieNovember 22, 2015 at 11:43 PM

    Haha! Your post is hilarious. Such gems! Thanks for making me laugh. =)

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    1. CatNovember 23, 2015 at 12:30 AM

      You are very welcome CB...so happy you enjoyed these. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  4. Lindy ThomasNovember 23, 2015 at 1:44 AM

    lol great post as always Cat. love the one about Saturn.
    Hugs Lindy

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    1. CatNovember 23, 2015 at 8:14 PM

      That was a good one wasn't it Lindy. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  5. EllaNovember 23, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    My red pen was always out for writing assignments (although I preferred purple.) Run-on sentences and fragments drove me crazy! I found a great flash card game where I would put different groups of words on the overhead, and on the count of 3, the kids had to hold up Run-On, Fragment, or Complete. It really helped. I also had them red pen each other's work.

    I still don't mind editing but like to throw a little teaching in, just for good measure. I supervise 3 college students as one of the duties in my job, and they are always handing me something to look over.

    A Thanksgiving Hug from Ella

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    1. Aimless RamblingNovember 23, 2015 at 9:13 AM

      You do a good job Ella.

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    2. CatNovember 23, 2015 at 8:16 PM

      Ooh Ella...please don't red pen my blog...I use a lot of fragments...just the way my brain functions! ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  6. Aimless RamblingNovember 23, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    I am qutie sure my daughter has a big red pen. Enjoyed these., thanks.

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    1. CatNovember 23, 2015 at 8:17 PM

      You're very welcome Sunny...I'm sure your daughter does have a red pen. Let me know if you'd like to send these to her and I will forward the email to you. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  7. stay at home momNovember 23, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    Hi Cat, loved these. Just great that the teachers there have not lost their humour after what some of the students did. Thank you for sharing, Cat.

    hugs

    Nina

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    1. CatNovember 23, 2015 at 8:18 PM

      I agree Nina...really have to admire these teachers retaining their sense of humor. Happy you enjoyed. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  8. Minielle LabraunNovember 24, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    Well.... I sometimes chose a very different color!

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