Transcript The Class Clown Created by: Lynn Husen – Counselor Piedmont Elementary School What is a Class Clown? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Continually disrupts class with wisecracks. Will do or.

The Class Clown
Created by:
Lynn Husen – Counselor
Piedmont Elementary School
What is a Class Clown?
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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.
What is a Class Clown?
6. Actually quite funny at times.
7. May be well-liked.
8. Bothers other students.
9. Too busy clowning to get work done in
class.
How does this effect others?
1. Attention constantly diverted to the class
clown.
2. The class clown does not function on
worthwhile activities.
3. Others may begin imitating the class clown.
4. Teacher often becomes upset because this
student is not working up to his/her potential.
5. The class clown keeps others from
concentrating.
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.
9. Regaining attention is difficult because some
kids linger on the class clown’s humor.
10.Creating a serious tone in the classroom is
difficult.
How can we help?
Identify causes of misbehavior.
Pinpoint student needs being revealed.
Resources
Curing the Class Clown Syndrome
What Drives a Class Clown?
The Class Clown - Peeling Back the Mask
You Can Handle Them All: Class Clown