Classroom Management Strategies

noun a person who behaves in a morally wrong or evil way

• It is unethical to label someone as a bad person without considering the full context of their actions.
• I don't want to hang out with him anymore, he's just a bad person.
• She's a total jerk, a real bad person.
• His heart was as black as coal, truly a bad person.

noun the act of striking the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound

verb to strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound

• The audience began to clap as the orchestra finished their performance.
• Let's clap for the winner of the talent show!
• I'll give you a clap on the back for that great presentation.
• Her words were like a clap of thunder, shocking everyone in the room.

noun open resistance; bold disobedience

adjective defiant (describes a person or behavior characterized by defiance)

• The student showed defiance by refusing to follow the school's dress code.
• She rolled her eyes in defiance when her mom told her to clean her room.
• The teenager's defiance was off the charts when he was told he couldn't go to the party.
• The artist's use of bold colors was a form of defiance against traditional painting techniques.

adjective disobedient - failing or refusing to obey rules or someone in authority

• The student was reprimanded for being disobedient and not following the school rules.
• My dog is always disobedient and refuses to listen to my commands.
• She's so disobedient, always doing her own thing without caring about the consequences.
• The disobedient branches of the tree reached out in all directions, defying the usual growth pattern.

noun a state of disarray or lack of organization

adjective disorganized

• The disorganization of the files made it difficult to find the necessary information.
• I can't stand the disorganization in this office, it's driving me crazy.
• The party was a hot mess, total disorganization everywhere.
• Her mind was in a state of disorganization, unable to focus on anything.

noun a small movement or series of movements that you make because you are nervous, bored, or excited

verb to make small movements, especially of your hands or feet, because you are nervous, bored, or excited

• The child couldn't stop fidgeting during the meeting.
• She always fidgets with her hair when she's nervous.
• Why do you always have to fidget with your phone?
• The idea of starting a new job made him fidget with excitement.

verb to refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally

• It is important not to ignore any warning signs of potential safety hazards in the workplace.
• I know you're busy, but please don't ignore my messages.
• Dude, don't ignore me when I'm trying to talk to you.
• Sometimes we choose to ignore the truth because it is too painful to accept.

noun a person who acts as though they know everything and is often annoyingly boastful about it

• The professor was often perceived as a know-it-all due to his extensive knowledge in the subject.
• My coworker is such a know-it-all, always correcting everyone during meetings.
• Don't be such a know-it-all, no one likes a show-off.
• She acted like a know-it-all when it came to fashion, always giving unsolicited advice to others.

noun a penalty inflicted for an offense or fault

• The punishment for breaking the law is determined by the judicial system.
• If you don't finish your homework, the punishment will be extra chores.
• If you get caught cheating, the punishment is gonna be rough.
• Living with regret can be a punishment in itself.

noun a line of people or things moving one behind the other

adjective arranged one behind the other in a line

• The students were instructed to walk in single file while on the field trip.
• Hey guys, let's walk in single file so we don't take up the whole sidewalk.
• We had to line up single file like a bunch of ducks following their mother.
• The team moved through the narrow passage single file, resembling a snake slithering through the grass.

adjective showing or characterized by a weak, whining attitude or behavior

• The sniveling child could not stop crying during the funeral.
• Stop sniveling and act like a grown-up.
• Why are you sniveling like a little baby?
• Her sniveling attitude towards criticism is getting on my nerves.

adjective difficult or impossible to manage or control

• The project became unmanageable due to the lack of clear direction.
• Her schedule is so unmanageable, she never has time for herself.
• I can't deal with this unmanageable mess anymore!
• The flood of emotions was unmanageable, overwhelming her completely.

noun the quality or state of being unruly; disorderly or disruptive behavior

• The teacher struggled to control the unruliness of the students during the class.
• The party was chaotic due to the unruliness of the guests.
• The unruliness of the crowd at the concert was off the charts.
• The unruliness of the weather made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.

adjective meaning disorderly or disruptive in behavior

• The teacher struggled to control the unruly students during the class.
• The party got out of hand when the unruly guests started breaking things.
• The unruly crowd at the concert was lit!
• Her thoughts were like unruly horses, galloping in different directions.