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The Class Clown

The Class Clown. Created by: Lynn Husen – Counselor Piedmont Elementary School. What is a Class Clown?. Continually disrupts class with wisecracks. Will do or say anything to be in the spotlight. Doesn’t know when to stop. Has a response for everything that happens.

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The Class Clown

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  1. The Class Clown Created by: Lynn Husen – Counselor Piedmont Elementary School

  2. What is a Class Clown? • Continually disrupts class with wisecracks. • Will do or say anything to be in the spotlight. • Doesn’t know when to stop. • Has a response for everything that happens. • May even enjoy the attention of being corrected.

  3. What is a Class Clown? • Actually quite funny at times. • May be well-liked. • Bothers other students. • Too busy clowning to get work done in class.

  4. How does this effect others? • Attention constantly diverted to the class clown. • The class clown does not function on worthwhile activities. • Others may begin imitating the class clown. • Teacher often becomes upset because this student is not working up to his/her potential. • The class clown keeps others from concentrating.

  5. How does this effect others? 6. Class is either entertained or disgusted by the behavior. 7. A real danger can be presented by such behavior in open equipment classes. 8. Often, classmates resent the fact that the teacher is spending so much time with the class clown. • Regaining attention is difficult because some kids linger on the class clown’s humor. 10.Creating a serious tone in the classroom is difficult.

  6. How can we help? Identify causes of misbehavior. Pinpoint student needs being revealed.

  7. Resources • Curing the Class Clown Syndrone • What Drives a Class Clown? • The Class Clown - Peeling Back the Mask • You Can Handle Them All: Class Clown

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