some days are just funny

3 classes took tests today. During those tests, two classes were hilarious. Some kids just can’t be quiet during tests. Those kids hate silence. I mean, HATE it. Unfortunately, it’s hard for me to keep a straight face. Like when a kid INSISTS on waving his hand at me for 2 minutes because he’s been taking a test for an hour and needs to make himself laugh, I can’t help but laugh, even though I should keep a straight face.

Sometimes I wish I had a way of remembering all of these funny moments. Basically, some days my classroom is filled with laughter while other days it's filled with anger, frustration and possibly tears. That is why my job is awesome.

So. Shakespeare is done. English 9 is working on finishing up essays and projects for Romeo & Juliet. One class is even making their OWN recorded version of the play instead of individual projects. English 10 is ready to read their one act play, then move on to persuasive writing.

This year, for persuasive writing, I decided to make them write a letter. Then they have to send that letter. They can choose parents, teachers, administrators, elected officials (local, state or national), etc., but they have to write the letter to them and send it. It should be interesting.

The literary magazine is coming along. The kids have chosen a day to start staying after school (we used to just meet during club days, but that is no longer possible) and we will start putting it together. This has all been one great experiment and I hope to god it turns out well, for my sake as well as theirs (and the school's!). This school has never had a literary magazine, so it's been interesting being involved in something very new for the school. Like I said, I really, really hope it turns out.