Last Thursday I had to sub for a bi-lingual 1&2 grade class. Today, I had to work with a 7&8 grade class so I haven't seen my 5&6 graders for over 5 days now. After class, one of the 5th graders in that class came up to me and tugged on my sleeve...
"Teacher, where you been at?"
Although I love my students...it's all about tough love in these neighborhoods.
I gave her a sharp look.
"Are you Lil' Kim?"
She smiled, "no..."
"Am I here to educate a rapper?"
She giggled, "no..."
"Then what is it you're supposed to say?"
She hugs me then says coyly, "Teacher, where have you been?"
Ah....breakthrough!
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