![]() ![]() Because the state says to do so, our goals for increasing scores are projected out to 2015. Today we reviewed our school’s improvement plan. One slip and your ignorance(or carelessness) is showing.ĥ. Trust me, this is not just an English teacher thing. It’s a filler, a stall, not an effective intensifier.Ĥ. Rarely is a point made stronger by the use of this word. I think the word works against the writer. Overuse of the word “very.” Another one that may seem silly to some, but a truth I spend some time explaining to students. They make me want to walk away mid-sentence.ģ. You can tell when you’re talking with them that they are somewhere else in their heads, maybe framing the next thing they will say, or judging the quality of your shoes. I know, I know, this seems awfully petty, but even one item on the dash to be reflected in the window as I drive is too many for me.Ģ. ![]() Nevertheless, here, in no particular order, are a few things I wish could be banished from the face of the earth, just because I say so.ġ. I avoid aggravation, so there’s nothing here that I cultivate a dislike for. Also, the words “pet” makes it seem like these are things we love to hate. ![]() Why is it we almost never hear the word “peeves” without the word “pet”? I’d tell you these are my pet peeves, but I’m not totally clear on just how extreme a peeve can be.
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