My students have incredible voice. They don't always apply it in their writing, but look out when they get passionate about something and start telling you about it...
4th grade girl with major personality: Mrs. D, my birthday's comin' up next month and my Momma's gettin' carried away like she always does for stuff like this.
Me: Really? Well, I think it's ok to get a little carried away for your birthday, right?
4th grade girl: Look, I told her, I said, "Momma, I jus want a quiet evenin' at home, ok? Maybe a few friends over and some cake," But NO, she has to go and make all these plans. You should SEE our house! She's already started decoratin' and it's gettin' outta hand.
Me: Oh, I think it sounds sweet that she wants to make your birthday special.
4th grade girl: Yeah, I guess, but Mrs. D? She's doin' it like a time machine. Like those things that you had when you were little. Ya know? Our house. Looks. Like. A. DISCO!
I wasn't aware that we had, you know, discos in the 80's.
Lol! That girl has so many more overwhelming experiences to come! Wait til she goes to prom and gets married! Keep in touch with that one!
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