I have always told my students that I consider my read aloud time as sacred. I won't let anyone else read. Once I give a books' characters a voice, I don't let any else touch it. I won't even let subs read to the kids. One sub tried. The kids made me read the section to me again because the sub didn't read like I did. She didn't have any feeling, and it was boring. It's my job to show them how exciting reading should be. That sub only cemented my argument.
My kids know, too, that I will ignore any interruptions including the principal, and other teachers. Usually when I keep reading and don't stop to acknowledge them, the adults get the hint. My principal will just grab a chair and sit and listen. Most teachers back out quietly. One didn't and actually yelled out, "Excuse me!" Finally, one of my kids got up and went to her and explained that I would yell at her if she interrupted. The child handed her a message pad. I concerned me that any professional still believes that they are more important than the kids. -- Kim ------- Kimberlee Hannan Department Chair Sequoia Middle School 4050 E. Hamilton Fresno, California 93702 Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, let go of what you can't change, kiss slowly, play hard, forgive quickly, take chances, give everything, have no regrets.. Life's too short to be anything but happy. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
