my students wouldn't stop whispering. I told them they should be quiet like meeces (mice). they kept whispering, so I told them quiet like meeces who'd had their mouths removed because they'd never be able to whisper. no, they would have to emote by gazing into each other's eyes, or perhaps could develop their own sign language. I glanced up and the kids closest to me looked horrified. then they told me they hate English, but they like my class. I hope they're learning something. 😭