As I've mentioned, my students are also participating in a Slice of Life writing challenge this month. Six days in, I set aside a little time in class today to give them a pep talk, and to encourage (okay, force) those who have not yet started their daily writing to jump on board immediately for at least the 10 days that are required.
"What if I write about how mean my English teacher is?" glowered one student dramatically.
"I would love it!" I told him. "I tell my writing friends all the time how much I love it when other people write about me. It's like I'm the star of tiny play."
Well, he didn't write about me, but a few other kids humored me. And why not? It made an easy topic. Here's one of my favorites:
Since Ms. S. loves it, I guess I will write about her. The first impression she made for me in the beginning of the year was that she had some spunk in her. The way she talked is liked she owned this place. Which she technically did because it is her room. She also seemed like that she been through so many things in her life that anyone could come to her for some wise memes or something like that. All in all I didn't expect her to be so talkative. I thought English teachers are supposed to be boring and quiet.
"What if I write about how mean my English teacher is?" glowered one student dramatically.
"I would love it!" I told him. "I tell my writing friends all the time how much I love it when other people write about me. It's like I'm the star of tiny play."
Well, he didn't write about me, but a few other kids humored me. And why not? It made an easy topic. Here's one of my favorites:
Since Ms. S. loves it, I guess I will write about her. The first impression she made for me in the beginning of the year was that she had some spunk in her. The way she talked is liked she owned this place. Which she technically did because it is her room. She also seemed like that she been through so many things in her life that anyone could come to her for some wise memes or something like that. All in all I didn't expect her to be so talkative. I thought English teachers are supposed to be boring and quiet.
Ha - I don't know which I like better - the description of you or the generalization about English teachers! Awesome.
ReplyDeleteHilarious that this kiddo sees the spunk in you. But when she hears you say, "It's like I'm the star of a tiny play," I totally get it.
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