A celebration of black history...

Black History Month is supposed to be a time to celebrate the achievements of black Americans and to acknowledge the role that black Americans play in the history of our beloved nation. It should also be a time for African Americans to reflect and appreciate what their forefathers suffered for their present freedom.

A Celebration of Black History

As Black History Month comes to a close, it's interesting that my school has not done anything to celebrate Black History Month even though 99% of our student body is African American. It's also interesting to hear what some of my students think about important figures in the civil rights movement.

According to my students, Martin Luther King Jr. was an amazing person because he ended slavery.

Also, Malcolm X was a wrestler, and Martin Luther King Jr was killed by Elvis Presley.

 
Who knew slavery was abolished sometime during the 1950s or 1960s. 

The struggle is real...

Come prepared...

Since it is now February, every student should know that he or she must come to my class prepared with an appropriate writing utensil. Unfortunately, it's surprising to see how many students "forget" to bring something to write with, so I came up with a game plan to teach my forgetful students a lesson.

Since I am overflowing with generosity, I offer "charity supplies" to students who forget to bring a pen or pencil to class.

This is what you get when you ask the teacher for a pencil

How many kids will come to my class unprepared again after being forced to write with a nub or a crayon?

Ingenuity at its finest....

Focused?

It's always nice to know what my students are thinking about when they take an exam.

What one student drew on his desk when he was supposed to be taking his exam

It would be one thing if he had finished his test early and didn't feel like doing the extra credit assignment. This was not the case. About 30 minutes into the test he was only on question #3, but he managed to complete the masterpiece seen above on his desk

Still riding the struggle bus...