Teaching for America in the Lou

I'm teaching special education in the English department at Gateway Tech High School. On average, my students are reading at a 3rd grade level - so I definitely have my work cut out for me. My goal is to increase the reading level by an average of 2 years by the end of the school year. I also plan to have my students create a portfolio that showcases their strengths and levels of self-understanding and self-appreciation. Wish me luck!!! :)

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

High as a kite - If you don't laugh, you'll cry!

Me: Jarvion, where were you yesterday - we missed you in class.

Jarvion: Oh man Ms. B, you wouldn't believe it - I was soooo high all day yesterday. I think pot is taking over my life.

Me: (thinking - Is this an after-school special?) Well Jarvion, I really appreciate your honesty, but next time you are thinking about doing drugs..

Jarvion: (giggles, interrupting me) Ms. B you so white girl. (in a high, proper english voice) "doing drugs" - nobody says that!


Me: I guess we both have a lot to learn.

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