Douglas Elementary Presented By: Vickie Butler

Gremlin A creature, generally sweet, compliant, and loving which must be controlled by strictly following rules. If the rules are not followed, it begins to change and multiply into reputedly mischievous creatures inclined to damage or dismantle anything or anyone in their path. Should you feed Gremlins?

Rules are IMPORTANT! 3 Rules to Remember for Gremlins Classroom Rules to Remember O Keep them out of bright light O Do not feed them after midnight O Do not let them get wet O Respect yourself and others O Come to school prepared and ready to learn O Follow Directions

Mrs. Clark has written a letter to welcome all students back after a restful Summer Break. However, something has gone totally wrong when students begin reading the letter. Can you figure out the Errors in the letter.

Dear Students, First, welcome back to school! We hope that you had a restful summer. As we embrace this New Year, I want to remind you of some important new rules at our school.

Dear Students, First, welcome back to school! We hope that you had a restful summer. As we embrace this New Year, I want to remind you of some important new rules at our school. It is important that teachers and students now eat and chew gum during the lessons, co-operate less and try never to understand one another. We are not here to learn. We certainly hope you keep forgetting your books, pencils, and paper. We are experienced Rookies. Trust us! We will not work hard for your benefit. We do not like for you to ask questions, try hard not to do so. Do not sleep on success, but sleeping in class is good. Sleeping does work. Success comes to those who never do their homework and never come to school prepared, so they say. You do not have to be geniuses to pass your grade; just try hard not to do your best. Also, don’t forget, you can write recess assignments in your agendas, pay little attention to what your teachers say, and never do as you are told! It usually helps if you kick the trash can constantly when you don’t understand and be unorganized. Remember, “Well begun is half done”. If there is something you do not understand, forget it. If you are not happy in class be late, it is okay. Once again, welcome back to school and Good luck!

What is wrong with the letter? Read the letter and highlight the errors Why do you think letter was written this way? Do you wonder why these behaviors occur in class? How does bad behavior in the class influence your learning? What happens when rules are broken in the classroom? How should the letter be written? Go to Letter

Education is a Right and having a GREAT Teacher is a Privilege If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. ~Attributed to both Andy McIntyre and Derek Bok

Let’s Take a Another Look at the Letter!

Based on the new letter, what can you do to improve your learning experience in your class?