Tuesday, December 15, 2009

a classroom conversation

I really need to write more of these conversations down, but here's a great first grade moment.
I know it's probably silly, but I changed the names of my students anyway.

Me: What continent is this? (Looking at google maps)
Sue with her hand waving frantically: ...I forgot
Me: Would you like to ask a friend for help?
Sue: Yes, May
May: um... I don't know
Me: Would you like to ask a friend for help?
May looks around at a class full of raised hands: Sue?
Sue: long pause I forgot.

Oh first grade!