Chapter 17: The Truth about Middle School Students

In this chapter the author tells us about a method of expression he uses in his classroom. He has blank paper on one of his boards where students can write quotes, anecdotes, or essentially whatever they want “as long as it would be acceptable to their parents and grandparents, would not violation any school policies, or would not be derogatory to anyone” (pg. 188). He puts examples of what students put on the board. It surprised me that the students were mature enough to do something like this and I really liked the idea. I love quotes and would really be interested in any my students would have to offer. This is another way of building that personal relationship with your students.