Remember the infamous words from "Field of Dreams"? If you build it they will come. Well, if you wait long enough the students will say something to completely blow you away.
Setting: U.S. History Period 10
Topic: Civil Rights Movement
Me: So, MLK wanted to achieve desegregation and equality through nonviolence. However, many of his protests turned violent because of the actions of others. For example, did anyone hear the news story last week entitled, "Fight Erupts at Anti-Violence Rally"? This is an example oxymoron. Does anyone know what an oxymoron is?
W: Isn't that the stuff you use to get out tough stains on clothes? It comes in a spray, right
me with a puzzled look....class laughs aloud...in the teacherest voice I could muster up....
Me: No, that would be Oxiclean. But good guess, one participation point for you.
See what I mean...it comes so naturally.
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