What Do You Make?
Ever heard the phrase “Those who can’t do, teach”? At the Bowery Poetry Club, slam poet Taylor Mali begs to differ.
At the Bowery Poetry Club, slam poet Taylor Mali begs to differ, and delivers a powerful, 3-minute response on behalf of educators everywhere.
Learn how to use the expression “What do you make” to talk about your salary in this episode.
THE TRANSCRIPT TO TAYLOR’S POEM
objection overruled – a term used in courtrooms to deny objections from lawyers
to bite your tongue (expressions) – to choose to not say something, usually to avoid offending someone
resist the urge – resist the temptation
what do you make – how much $$ do you make
congressional medal of honor – a very prestigious military award
slap in the face (expressions) – feel like you are being punished or disappointed
to tremble – to shake because you are scared
a noble act – doing something because of very high values/morals
to wonder – to think about, imagine something
to make someone do something – to force someone to do something
to break down – to analyze, simplify into words
Q: “What do you call a teacher without students?”
A: Happy! 🙂
