The teacher's reaction to the students' attempt at the lesson in 'Birds of a different feather' is to blink calmly, suggesting a metaphorical lesson. This triggers shock, reflection, and critical engagement from the students.
Regarding the story Birds of a different feather, where a teacher tells the class they are all failing, the students first attempt at the lesson would likely result in shock and disbelief. The teacher's response is to just blink calmly, which could indicate a metaphor for a lesson about judgment and perception, possibly hinting at a deeper meaning behind the declaration. This approach would provoke thought and reflection among the students, and help them to engage more critically with the learning material. When examining the reactions of successful students to being called failures, one can expect a range of emotions and subsequent actions, from disbelief and anger to determination to prove the teacher wrong. It is also important to consider the context of other stories where understanding of birds or animals, and the interactions with them, play a significant role in the learning and emotional development of characters.