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Substitute Teacher – Key & Peele

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think a “substitute teacher” usually does in a classroom?
From the title, what kind of situation do you expect: serious, funny, or both?
What problems can happen when a teacher calls students’ names for roll?

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Substitute Teacher – Key & Peele

A strict substitute teacher arrives and starts roll call (00:00 – 00:44)

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1. What does the substitute teacher say about his experience?

He used to be a principal.
He is a student teacher in training.
He is new and nervous.
He taught for 20 years in the inner city.

2. What is the teacher’s attitude toward the class at the beginning?

Friendly and relaxed
Confused and quiet
Apologetic and uncertain
Strict and threatening

3. After a student suggests a different name, what does the teacher imply?

He will ignore it and move on.
He asks the student to teach the class instead.
He thinks he read the wrong class list.
He thinks the class wants to play games.

Substitute Teacher – Key & Peele

More names: conflict and warnings (00:44 – 01:44)

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1. When a student says “My name is Blake,” how does the teacher react?

He ignores the student completely.
He gets furious and insults the student.
He laughs and asks for help.
He apologizes and corrects himself.

2. What does the teacher say could happen if students keep giving “silly-ass” names?

The class will get extra homework.
He will call parents immediately.
He will cancel roll call.
The whole class will feel his wrath.

3. What does the teacher accept as the “correct” pronunciation for Denise?

Deh-NEE-say
Denise
Dee-Nice
Dee-nis

Substitute Teacher – Key & Peele

AY-AY-RON and the principal’s office (01:44 – 03:02)

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1. Why does the teacher get angry at “AY-AY-RON” before the student answers?

Because the student is absent without permission.
Because the student refuses to sit down.
Because the student is talking in class.
Because the student doesn’t answer after being called several times.

2. What does the student say is the correct pronunciation of the name?

Aron-aye
Aye-aye-Ron
Erin
Aaron

3. Where does the teacher tell the student to go?

To O’Shaughnessy’s office
To the gym
To the nurse’s office
To the cafeteria

Substitute Teacher – Key & Peele

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1. What is the main cause of conflict in the scene?

Students are cheating on a test.
The class refuses to do homework.
The substitute teacher mispronounces names and treats corrections as disrespect.
A fight starts between students.

2. How does the teacher try to control the classroom?

By making threats and demanding obedience
By giving everyone a break
By using humor and jokes
By speaking very politely and negotiating

3. What kind of humor is used most in this clip?

Comedy from magic tricks
Comedy from a mystery plot
Comedy from silent mime
Comedy from exaggerated pronunciation and overreactions

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Substitute Teacher – Key & Peele

Why do you think the teacher reacts so strongly when students correct him?
Have you ever had your name mispronounced? How did you respond, and how did it feel?
What is a respectful way to correct someone’s pronunciation in real life?
In your opinion, what classroom behavior should a substitute teacher expect, and what rules are reasonable?