There has been a shift in the attitude at school. It wasn't a huge shift, but it was there. I am sure that not all of my colleagues would agree, but it was true of my class. They know that next week is our last week. They are still trying to study so they pass the big exam, but at the same time, aren't super serious about it. In Room 37, we have had a LOT of laughs this week. While I am ready to go because it is 190million degrees (yes that is accurate) and the power is less present, I am really going to miss this group. They have been a lot of fun. I will tell you about the highlights. Enjoy.
Discussing the "new" schedule which is 8-12, 3-5. Me, "What do you guys think about the schedule change?" Student, "The new schedule is terrible. We are so tired after lunch." Me-with a very straight face, "How do you know? You are never here after lunch." He looked at me for a minute to see if I was serious. I was. He had not been there once. I raised my eyebrows at him waiting for an answer, he threw his head back and laughed so hard. "You're right. I can't come after lunch because I am terribly tired." I had just taught how to use terribly for emphasis. It was a minor victory he used it correctly.
I have vacation days and a plane ticket to use so I had been thinking a lot about where in the world I would like to go. I decided to talk about it in class one day while we were waiting for electricity. I thought it would be interesting to see what my guys had to say. I said, "If you could go anywhere for vacation, where would you go." Student S, "Easy. Northern Iraq." Me, "No. Anywhere in the world?" Student S, "Northern Iraq." Me, "Ok. Sorry. I don't think you understand. Imagine that I am very rich. Super rich. I have loads of extra money. You are my favorite student (I looked at the other students and said, "Sorry guys. But he is." while shrugging my shoulders) and I want to send you and your family on a vacation." S, "Wow." Me, "Yep. I will buy the tickets, pay for a hotel, give you money for all of your food or anything you need and give you a great vacation. I will give you enough for a week. No, two weeks. Oh, let's just make it a month. Where do you want to go?" Student K, "Matia, I think you look like Oprah right now." My eyes got HUGE. I said, "What? Have you ever even seen Oprah?" K, "Oh. I mean with your money."
"Dogs are as dangerous as cats." Me, "I didn't know cats were dangerous." Student, "I guess they are." Also, student, "Breads aren't as salty as fingers." Me, "Do you eat fingers?" S, "No." Me, "Thank goodness. Why are you comparing bread to fingers?" S, "I was funny." Me, "Yes, you were. This class usually is."
OK. That's it for now. I know it is hot everywhere so I hope wherever you are, you are staying cool. Love, M.
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