A Field Guide to the Modern Student

It’s a jungle out there.

A Field Guide to Today's Students

Only the bravest of the brave devote their lives to working in the wild kingdom that is modern education. Here is a rare glimpse of the many species found in our classrooms—a field guide to today’s students.

1. The “why run my own race when I can catch a ride?” student

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2. The “I’m going to distract everyone with my hilariousness” student

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3. The “sure, try to impress me” student

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4. The “hang on with that lesson ‘til I get comfy” student

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5. The “umm, explain that one more time?” students

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6. The “I am going to solve this problem if it’s the last thing I do” student

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7. The “if I work quickly enough, the teacher won’t see me sneaking a snack” student

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8. The “I question your authority” student

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9. The “never ever get a good night’s sleep” student

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10. The “we need recess—STAT!” students

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11. The “I don’t want to read that baby book. I want to read Harry Potter!” student

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12. The “I have my own way of doing things” student  

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13. The “nope, can’t make me” student

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14. The “help, I’m talking, and I can’t stop” student

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15. The “what do you mean abusing the reading nook privilege?” students

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16. The “I’m trying, but I’m a hot mess” student

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17. The adorable “we LOVE school” students

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18. The “you did not just see me sneak in late” student

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19. The “always up in your business” student

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20. The “I’ve got hidden talents you wouldn’t even believe” student

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