My prop is a story out of the book Chicken Soup for the Teacher's Soul. The story is called A Friday Night in May and is by Carolyn M. Mason. This story is about a little girl who is about to go on stage for her first dance recital. She is sure that her first grade teacher will come. Her mother is very doubtful of this fact, all thought this teacher, Mr. Walker had gotten her daughter to read and had encouraged her to dance in the first place, the little girls mother just didn't think that he would come. She thought that he would have better plans on a Friday night. The little girl was sure Mr. Walker would come as she had asked him to attend, and sure enough, he did. The mother was then amazed at his dedication.
This story relates to the chapter because it talks about having high quality teachers, who go above and beyond what is needed. It also talks about being a teacher 24/7. It is obvious that the teacher from the story, Mr. Walker was an exceptional teacher, he not only taught this little girl how to read and made and big impression on her, he also took time out of his weekend to watch her dance. This shows a true caring attitude for his students. The chapter also speaks of knowing every student by name, and the man in this story goes beyond that by knowing the students personalty and supporting their talents.
There is also a really great quote at the beginning of this story. The quote is by Marva Collins and it says "You can pay teachers to teach, but you can't pay them to care." I think this sums up a large part of the chapter, you as a teacher have to decide to care, you education and degree is going to make you, it has to be your on choice.
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