You're welcome to play but play nice!
That's a great idea to ask the students what they think about what's going on in the classroom. It should make them feel a part of the teaching process.
They probably respect you for it.
I think I will have my students do that writing prompt, but for first semester since I have only been with them for three weeks.
Do you think your standards are not high? I know I tend to have very high standards. Maybe they need more higher-level questioning? I can send over my higher-level thinking and questioning strategies through Interact, if you like?
Otherwise, I agree - hearing those words "You make me like English" are always good words to reinforce why you teach!
I know my standards are high. I am doing The Yellow Wallpaper in two classes and I have higher level questions in them. I think it's the fact they did not get much homework (the smart ones did it in class!) this quarter. I'll add a bit more of it in. Hope the video is a hit tomorrow.
Comments like that are a real treasure. It's so cool when they happen.
It makes up for the id10t this morning that's for sure!
I normally will not assign much homework because I will not see it returned the next day.
Excellent compliment!
Those comments are the ones that keep me going.
Vegas,
This class is easy can mean a myriad of things. I tend to think a good teacher makes a class seem easier than a bad one. When a kid says you explain things well that's their way of saying you're a good teacher. After all, we explain things so people can understand them. Isn't that teaching? As I always tell my kids, that's why I get the big money. Good luck in second quarter.
L&O thanks for the comments. Nice to know someone makes BIG money in teaching! 
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