Why does having one teeny, tiny mouse in a classroom create tons of drama?
She's very small (though also strangely fat, considering we do not feed her any snacks, only mouse food).
She's inconspicious, since she generally sleeps through the entire school day.
She's very, very quiet. I almost never hear anything from her, except on the rare occasion her wheel squeaks, or when I hold her, sometimes you hear a little squeak.
But if she dares to get up, the kids go crazy.
"Ms. Language Arts Lady! Ms. Language Arts Lady! The mouse is AWAKE! She's eating her food, Ms. Language Arts Lady! She's DRINKING! Oh, my gosh she's so cuuuuuuute!"
This, while really, really funny, is very distracting.
I am going to have to get a cover for her cage, because when they're already a little silly, the sight of any part of her makes them crazy.
Oh, well. I am planning on making them write journal entries and poems based on her.
Maybe then they'll just ignore her when she appears.
And it really is my own fault, since I chose to have her here... but she's still lots of fun to have around the kids. They are so funny with her.
Plus, she's a calming influence on some of them.
But mostly it's just because it's fun to have a classroom pet.
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Students these days can be very trying... especially when you are an English teacher attempting to convince a classroom full of 12-year-olds that they are not allowed to write "u" or "lol" in formal papers.
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- Language Arts Lady
- I am 6th grade language arts teacher. This school year is my 4th year, in the same grade and subject. I am good with technology. I tend to laugh at everything, which works out, since 6th graders are very funny. Any questions? Feel free to email me at: languageartslady@gmail.com
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2 comments:
Greetings, I just stumbled on to your blog. I teach 5th grade literacy in Georgia. I'm gearing up for the 5th grade writing test and had to laugh at your comments on "u" and "lol" in formal writing. I feel your pain.
Welcome! I can imagine teaching 5th graders is pretty much like my 6th graders... just maybe a little shorter.
I was teaching them the abbreviations that it is okay to use in notes, (not formal papers!), and they complained about not being allowed to use their own shorthand. I told them that these have been around for awhile, everyone will know what they're talking about, and they won't look dumb when they use them.
Thanks for commenting! It's great to hear from other teachers.
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