Today I have decided to veer away from the serious side of life and hopefully have a chuckle with my readers.  Let's examine "teacher talk" for just a minute.  We have all been on the receiving end of some crazy words that originated in the minds of teachers, and some of us may even be guilty ourselves of using "teacherisms".  (Yes, I admit my guilt.)  Here are a few of my favorites:

Okay people, let's try to keep it down to a low roar.

Please keep your eyes on your own paper.

Line up, single file.

Class, did anyone read the assignment?

Now, the ring around Uranus..."

Alright people, take a seat.

The dismissal bell is not a signal for you to jump and run, I will dismiss this class when I am ready.

Now, if the person who wrote this note will please come forward, there will be no questions asked.

I will not begin class until all the talking stops.

Wow, these statements really make me question the sanity of those in my profession.  I can remember some of these statements from when I was in school years ago, and yet, we still use them!  I don't think any of us have ever passed out a test or quiz without telling students not to look at each others answers.  I guess we all fall into the same trap.  
What are the teacherisms you remember?  Or, maybe you too are an offender!  Leave your quotes (or confessions) in the comments section at the end of this blog.  I would love to add more to my collection!  JMH
 


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Chuck
09/12/2011 7:59pm

"Keep your hands to yourself"

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Pat L
09/12/2011 8:07pm

I know you are not talking after I just said don't talk.

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Paula
09/12/2011 9:08pm

Guilty as charged! I use almost everyone of them. Not sure if that is good or bad; however, I am not sure of the penalty for revealing to the world that we use the same sayings (can only be decoded by using the secret decoder ring). :) One of my new ones is "Inside voices!". I am sure there are a ton of others. Will get back to you on that.

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Pat Levac
09/21/2011 7:01pm

"Walking feet."

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