Huh??

Explain directions (for those auditory learners).....

List directions on whiteboard (for those visual learners).....

Make students repeat directions....out loud.....twice (to check that they understand)....

Begin activity.....

"Mrs. N, what does it mean 'trace?'"

"Mrs. N, what questions am I supposed to answer?"

"Mrs. N, when am I supposed to read the book?"

"Mrs. N, you didn't tell me I was supposed to read the book before I answered the questions!"

"Mrs. N, where am I supposed to put this?"

"Mrs. N, are we supposed to, like, use this hole punch to do this?"

"Mrs. N...."

"Mrs. N...."

Strong support for my belief that drinks, ice cream, and chocolate should be available at all times in the teacher's lounge.