It’s Hot, and These First Graders Are Bothered.

[elleng]

Beware the fury of a first grader scorched.

For a class of first graders at Public School 1 in Manhattan, this week’s heat wave was a lesson in what it means to be a have-not. Their peers across the hall had air-conditioning; they did not.

So when it came time to practice writing persuasive essays, the students in Karin Ma’s class had an obvious injustice in mind (their sweaty brows, dampened spirits) and an equally clear target (their principal, Amy Hom).

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/10/its-hot-and-these-first-graders-are-bothered/?hp

[Angry Dragon]

1. But they can spend a billion dollars on consultants

[femmocrat]

2. K&R Love it!

Forgive the use of the tired old phrase "teachable moment," but this lesson is a great example of it!

I wonder if we had our students do this assignment, we might persuade our board that we are melting in the 90+ degree heat here in PA!

[elleng]

3. DEFINITELY a teachable moment, femmo!

Loved it, had to share, and thinking of those kids!

[NYC_SKP]

4. Thanks for this post, elleng!

Great to read a story of classrooms and teachers being awesome and successful!!!

And cute kids!!!

:hi:

[elleng]

5. Yes, and the oldest school in NYC!