Sorry ... my mistake!
I was embarrassed ... (Third place, Story of the month)26 total reviews
Comment from Tom Horonzy
There you go again. Can you send me a copy of your diary? My lordy, your experiences are broad. Was this class Down Under or did you teach in France too? And I must ask, how does one with an Aussie sound speaking French? An audio tape would give an answer. :-)
reply by the author on 05-May-2022
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There you go again. Can you send me a copy of your diary? My lordy, your experiences are broad. Was this class Down Under or did you teach in France too? And I must ask, how does one with an Aussie sound speaking French? An audio tape would give an answer. :-)
Comment Written 05-May-2022
reply by the author on 05-May-2022
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Thanks Tom. I taught in Australia. It must have been okay as when I was in France, I was mistaken for being French. I did live in France for two years when I was young. Thanks so much for a great review.
Wendy.
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Ribbit. I joke with you, once more.
Comment from Pantygynt
I think there were major lessons learned here by everyone concerned. The rough justice of the playground was probably the most successful but clearly you learned an important lesson yourself.
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I think there were major lessons learned here by everyone concerned. The rough justice of the playground was probably the most successful but clearly you learned an important lesson yourself.
Comment Written 05-May-2022
reply by the author on 05-May-2022
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Thank you Jim. Yes, you are right. Kids have a way of letting others know to toe the line - but also I did learn not to jump to conclusions and rush into action without verification. I remembered this incident, so I must have learned my lesson well.
Wendy
Comment from Bill Schott
This is a fun and interesting tale of classroom hijinks which brought the set the French class on its head. So important to get the students on your side, as they could just as easily make life intolerable. Tout est bien qui finit bien!
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This is a fun and interesting tale of classroom hijinks which brought the set the French class on its head. So important to get the students on your side, as they could just as easily make life intolerable. Tout est bien qui finit bien!
Comment Written 05-May-2022
reply by the author on 05-May-2022
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Thank you Bill. You are right - and I was fortunate to have wonderful classes. I believe that the culprit(s) were not in any of my classes - but I never found out who was responsible. I like your last quote!
Wendy
Comment from Mrs. KT
Spoken and written from the heart of a master teacher, Wendy!
Boy!
Can I relate!
I taught English and sociology for 15+ years at the local high school, and my room had a moveable wall/curtain that enabled my room to expand to twice its size. Thus, my room was constantly being used to host all-staff meetings or accommodate large groups. Any artwork or student work on those walls was constantly being moved and/or destroyed. Finally, I just gave up - after apologizing to my students for any ruined articles!
One tiny thought to edit if your intent is the past tense:
"I know you didn't mean any harm, turning all my posters upside down," I began, "but I spend (spent) a lot of time fixing my displays again! Enough is enough! So please don't do it anymore!"
Thank you for sharing!
diane
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reply by the author on 05-May-2022
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Spoken and written from the heart of a master teacher, Wendy!
Boy!
Can I relate!
I taught English and sociology for 15+ years at the local high school, and my room had a moveable wall/curtain that enabled my room to expand to twice its size. Thus, my room was constantly being used to host all-staff meetings or accommodate large groups. Any artwork or student work on those walls was constantly being moved and/or destroyed. Finally, I just gave up - after apologizing to my students for any ruined articles!
One tiny thought to edit if your intent is the past tense:
"I know you didn't mean any harm, turning all my posters upside down," I began, "but I spend (spent) a lot of time fixing my displays again! Enough is enough! So please don't do it anymore!"
Thank you for sharing!
diane
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Comment Written 05-May-2022
reply by the author on 05-May-2022
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Thanks so much Diane, both for your review and for your suggestion. I put "spend" (present tense) because at the time of speaking to them it was on-going, and a never-ending spending of time - which for all teachers is valuable. I understand your frustration too about your students' work. It's sad for them, because it would have made them feel that their efforts were not valued.
Wendy
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Excellent outlook. Outstanding character.
Well written. Great students.
Thank you. for entertainingly affirming my hope for humanity.
Best wishes and good luck in the contest.
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Excellent outlook. Outstanding character.
Well written. Great students.
Thank you. for entertainingly affirming my hope for humanity.
Best wishes and good luck in the contest.
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Comment Written 05-May-2022
reply by the author on 05-May-2022
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Thanks so much Wayne for your wonderful review. I appreciate it enormously. So glad you enjoyed it.
Wendy
Comment from tfawcus
A splendid anecdote, Wendy, and a great life lesson for students and teachers alike. Teenagers, in particular, value honesty and being treated with respect. An apology for a mistake can, as your story shows, be very powerful in that respect.
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A splendid anecdote, Wendy, and a great life lesson for students and teachers alike. Teenagers, in particular, value honesty and being treated with respect. An apology for a mistake can, as your story shows, be very powerful in that respect.
Comment Written 05-May-2022
reply by the author on 05-May-2022
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review, and also for the six beautiful stars, which validate my writing. I appreciate your thoughts and time.
Wendy