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student slang

by jennifer

Apr 27, 2010

One of my students has started to write slang words on the top of his paper. I don't know if these words necessarily mean anything derogatory -- in fact, I'm not sure what they mean. One of them wrote: I am fo shizzle.

Just wondering if I should address this, or let it go. He is in 6th grade and has been an excellent student for most of the year. However, lately, he seems to be trying to show off in class a bit. I am a new teacher and would appreciate any advice. THANK YOU

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Sharon I do agree that there shouldn't be any student slang on papers. I was going to address it, but today was so busy I just didn't have time. I may just let it go. I don't mind student slang, -- I just don't like it on academic work.

I guess I'm addressing so many other things in class, I feel that I want to not make a big deal out of it. But...See More

Apr 28, 2010

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Jo Not when it comes to a parental note on a paper that has to be done at home! Parents should note certain papers regardless of how the teacher wants to run her class. It provides a record of difficulties or record of work being too easy right on the type of work that is the issue. A looseleaf note will and can get lost and not tied directly to the w...See More

Apr 29, 2010

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vet teacher I am a new teacher and would appreciate > any advice. THANK YOU

I don't know what others in the thread have said to you but I'd say this. From the point on till the end of the year, you can see some otherwise great students engage in some pretty strange behavior. Why? Kids say they hate school, blah blah blah but - not all of them do an...See More

May 1, 2010

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Tom Humor is a great way to deal with slang. As is talking about it, studying it, using it as a teaching moment, creating assignments (enjoyable, not punitive) about its history and etymology....

All the above will help kids view it as a sociological phenomenon rather than as a status booster.

But if you prohibit it, or throw up a lo...See More

May 1, 2010

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Tom BTW, I'm talking about conversational slang, or slang used in very informal writing assignments. AND I draw the line at spoken slang that is unsupportive in any way (racist, sexist...).

May 1, 2010

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