Contemporary Means of Classroom Management.

There was a big fuss in the back of the room during period 3. Five or so boys crowded around one another. I lagged on back hoping to break up the circle. Christian stopped me just outside. "What's going on?" I asked him.

"They're fighting, " he replied.

"Really?"

"Ya. I think Garrett's gonna win cause he's biggest."

"My money's on Kevin." I was talking loud enough to get their attention. This was intended. Garrett turned and with one eye brow raised gave me the "You said Wha?" look. Then he smiled and agreed. 

"You're right. He could take me. He's quick."

"Of course--" I continued sarcastically, "I could take Kevin."

This time Kevin heard.

"Come on," he chided shifting his weight and boxing out at me. I joined in the motion...

And I took him out.

Really. I jumped out of boxer mode and rolled my eyes, "Come on boys...you're making me look bad."

And that was the end of it.