When my class met Buddy Holly…

*Listening to “Chantilly Lace”*

Student: Is this Elvis?
Me: No, this is the Big Bopper.
Student: Hmm, he sounds like Elvis!
Me (nodding): Did you know that he died in the same plane crash as Buddy Holly?
Student: Who’s Buddy Holly?
Me: What?! Google him!
Student (uses Google): Oh, he’s quite handsome!
Me (laughing): Yeah, I guess he did put the sexy in nerdy glasses!

Bye Felicia

When called on to read out loud, a student pronounced “Felicia” as “fellatio” and I was the only one who noticed. 🤦‍♀️🤣

TEDTalk Fridays!

Last semester, I started “TEDTalk Fridays.” We watch a TEDTalk as a class and then fill out a reflection worksheet afterwards.

It’s been a huge hit and probably one of my most popular assignment (after my bonus questions). Here are some of their hilarious responses.

Osmosis at work?

Take a Watson

I have pictures and quotes all over my classroom. This is by far one of the favorites… and I’ve had to replace it three times already! #SherLOCKED

Here’s Your Sign

Thanks for the detailed description of your final product! 🤦‍♀️