Kids say...

Well, for anyone who actually gives this space in the cyber world their perusal, I will give you something to feast upon.

My students say some pretty funny things sometimes. I know that I am not supposed to laugh. I know that I am supposed to be the adult in the room and maintain order, but seriously? Have you ever been out numbered at least thirty to one by hormonal mutants? Its hard to do what is right. So, here are a few of the funny things that have been uttered within my four walls since I last posted:

After Christmas break, one of my students asked if I got anything for Christmas. To which another student replied, "No, duh, she lives alone." To which I replied, "You're right. I am completely and utterly alone. I have no friends, no family; in fact, I don't even have an apartment, I live here." It feels so good to know that my students see me as a lonely recluse.

One day we were taking notes on subjects and predicates and I neglected to perform a proper and thorough proofread. As I was in the throws of a spectacular lecture, one of my students raised his hand and asked, "So it's predict? I always thought it was predicate, but you're the teacher." Before entering the educational world, I was told that I would have to dial down my sarcasm because they wouldn't get it. I think they do, and at times, they are definitely better at it than me.

More to come...