As they challenge themselves to write every day, my students reveal all sorts of interesting details about their lives. "I've never been to the movies before," one wrote this morning. "What's it like?"
This particular kid is not underprivileged, not going to the local cineplex seems like more of a parenting choice for her. She has written extensively of her piano lessons and day trips to museums and hands-on educational expos. I'm not sure they watch TV either.
The other students are often shocked by her lack of familiarity with video games, social media, and other pop cultural experiences, and they never hesitate to try and fill in the gaps for her. Like this morning: "Movies are like going to our school theater with a giant smart board in the front," Another student helpfully replied.
"AND you can get popcorn!" I added.
This particular kid is not underprivileged, not going to the local cineplex seems like more of a parenting choice for her. She has written extensively of her piano lessons and day trips to museums and hands-on educational expos. I'm not sure they watch TV either.
The other students are often shocked by her lack of familiarity with video games, social media, and other pop cultural experiences, and they never hesitate to try and fill in the gaps for her. Like this morning: "Movies are like going to our school theater with a giant smart board in the front," Another student helpfully replied.
"AND you can get popcorn!" I added.
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