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What does it mean?
A threat to punish a student for sounding like a cartoon character, using a corner as a disciplinary spot.
In plain terms
He would put the student in the corner for sounding like a cartoon pig.
What can you take from it?
Use consequences to discourage disruptive behavior.

Where it applies

  • classroom management
  • mocking

Putting it to work

  • apply corrective measures

Questions to consider

  • When is a corner punishment appropriate?

Another view

May be overly harsh for a harmless comment.

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