May 8, 2008
I had my student’s submit questions they wanted to answer in our test answer writing unit. Somebody suggested describing their worst day and how it affected them. Sounded good–so it was one of the choices.
NEVER ASK ABOUT A STUDENT’S worst day. If you are anything like me, you will cry as you read the answers.
May 8, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Ohhhh! I wonder what kind of bad days kids have! I told myself never to ever forget anything growing up. And you know what? I did.
May 9, 2008 at 9:53 am
Most of them are about a grandparent or parent dying or a sibling getting extremely hurt in the past few years. I honestly can’t believe what some of my students have been through!
May 21, 2008 at 8:25 am
I teach, too (6th grade). Sometimes we forget that these guys are real people with real problems. They have histories and families and lives outside of school. Reading their stories reminds me that they are not just hormonal, hyperactice crazies! Their stories remind me that even 6th grade students are human.