A survival guide for classroom teachers of grades six through 12, full of practical advice and humorous anecdotes. The emphasis is on interpersonal communication and interaction with students. The author, a high school teacher and columnist, offers solutions for common classroom problems such as organization and student complaints, and discusses behavioral approaches, instructional strategies, and using technology in the classroom. Includes a glossary of teaching strategies and sources of support materials. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.