If She Only Knew Me... (Part Deux)

A few students in Mrs. Kirby's GT class decided to do their own spin on the book, If She Only Knew Me.  Take a look at what they came up with.  They will really make you think!

If They Only Knew Me:

"If they only knew how frustrating it is to have your group let you do most of the work because they know you’re “smart” then I would get more opportunities to work by myself on projects so I could make it mine."

"If they only knew that I can’t be good at everything then they wouldn't fuss so much when I get something wrong the first time I try it.  I know I messed up and I feel bad enough already."

Wow!

If She Only Knew Me...

As a continuation of our Ruby Payne training on students from poverty, Laurie O'Neill shared the book If She Only Knew Me at our Faculty Meeting on September 7.  Check out reviews for the book at:

http://www.rocketpublishing.net/

The book follows "Justin," a child living in poverty, through a typical day at school.  It shines a light on the lack of relationships that Justin has with his teachers.  The reader finds themselves questioning, "How much do I not know about my own students?"

What are some helpful hints you could share to make sure the "Justins" of our classes are being successful?  In other words, what advice would you give his teachers?