Days like today are why I love me job.
In Geometry, I had students work in groups on the chalkboard to find the area of a regular nonagon.
Here is a conversation I was a part of:
(I walk up to check in on a group)
Bobby: I'm going to throw up on you
Me: what did you just say? did you just say you're going to throw up on someone?
Bobby: yeah.
Me: okay, that's what I thought...
(10 seconds later)
Sally: Ms. Ebberts, Katie is being mean, punish her.
Me: what do you want me to do to her?
Katie: FAIL HER.
Me: okay, fine, I'll fail her and then I'll make Bobby throw up all over her. Does that sound good?
The group: EW Ms. Ebberts
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
getting smart
So, I've been reading several other non-Nancy books. I'm 20 pages from finishing a Jodi Picoult about a boy with Asperger's accused of murder.
Here's what I've learned this week:
forensics is different from florensics. in fact, florensics is not a real word.
and a cockroach can live up to 9 days after its head is cut off
Here's what I've learned this week:
forensics is different from florensics. in fact, florensics is not a real word.
and a cockroach can live up to 9 days after its head is cut off
Sunday, October 10, 2010
the haunted showboat
Not only does Nancy attend Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, but she helps rekindle an old flame, see:
"Nancy, you helped me recover something more precious than all the gold in the world." -Donna Mae
This was another original copy and this book included the most details on Nancy's mother. Hannah Gruen and Nancy talk about a shawl and fan of Nancy's mom, it was kind of nice to see Nancy show some emotion and see that she has sentimental value to something in life.
Besides getting a glimpse into Nancy's emotions, sometimes I really don't understand her. For instance, she is driving with Bess and George and hears a ticking noise in her car. Sure enough, when she pulls over, there is a BOMB on the car. Not only that, but the next day her car gets stolen. And as if these events aren't already enough for someone to become very anxious or scared, no, Mr. Drew buys her a brand new yellow convertible and she continues on her trip to Louisiana.SHE IS NOT EVEN PHASED!!!! I think if I ever found a bomb on my car, I'd be a little shaken up. But, I guess bombs are not a new idea to Nancy or Carson, since they've had bombs planted on their cars before. I mean, I got a flat tire last weekend and now I check my tire every time I get in and out of my car...
Okay, but anyway, besides Nancy being her fearless self, she goes down south to spend time with George's cousin and solve a mystery.
You see, there is a showboat that the Haver's family wants to use for a play they are putting on, but it's HAUNTED. Nancy to the rescue. I will say, I was not pleased with the conclusion of this mystery. I feel like it was all just thrown together at the last minute and very anti-climactic. I am impressed, however, by Nancy's ability to find a crumpled maroon and gold piece of paper and come to the conclusion she did.
"Nancy, you helped me recover something more precious than all the gold in the world." -Donna Mae
This was another original copy and this book included the most details on Nancy's mother. Hannah Gruen and Nancy talk about a shawl and fan of Nancy's mom, it was kind of nice to see Nancy show some emotion and see that she has sentimental value to something in life.
Besides getting a glimpse into Nancy's emotions, sometimes I really don't understand her. For instance, she is driving with Bess and George and hears a ticking noise in her car. Sure enough, when she pulls over, there is a BOMB on the car. Not only that, but the next day her car gets stolen. And as if these events aren't already enough for someone to become very anxious or scared, no, Mr. Drew buys her a brand new yellow convertible and she continues on her trip to Louisiana.SHE IS NOT EVEN PHASED!!!! I think if I ever found a bomb on my car, I'd be a little shaken up. But, I guess bombs are not a new idea to Nancy or Carson, since they've had bombs planted on their cars before. I mean, I got a flat tire last weekend and now I check my tire every time I get in and out of my car...
Okay, but anyway, besides Nancy being her fearless self, she goes down south to spend time with George's cousin and solve a mystery.
You see, there is a showboat that the Haver's family wants to use for a play they are putting on, but it's HAUNTED. Nancy to the rescue. I will say, I was not pleased with the conclusion of this mystery. I feel like it was all just thrown together at the last minute and very anti-climactic. I am impressed, however, by Nancy's ability to find a crumpled maroon and gold piece of paper and come to the conclusion she did.
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