I've been reading James Herriot with the kids lately, which is a little over their heads, but we all love it. Last night's story included this passage, "...[I] then gave her an antitetanus injection to eliminate any risk of later infection," and asked the kids what that meant. Kathryn confidently explained, "It means he gave the horse a shot so the sore wouldn't get infected." I asked her how she knew that. She cocked her head to the side, rolled her eyes, and in a "duh" tone, said, "Context!" That is so Kathryn!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
KATHRYN SPEAKS
I've been reading James Herriot with the kids lately, which is a little over their heads, but we all love it. Last night's story included this passage, "...[I] then gave her an antitetanus injection to eliminate any risk of later infection," and asked the kids what that meant. Kathryn confidently explained, "It means he gave the horse a shot so the sore wouldn't get infected." I asked her how she knew that. She cocked her head to the side, rolled her eyes, and in a "duh" tone, said, "Context!" That is so Kathryn!
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I miss Katie Cakes and the cute boys!! Please, please, please, shrink-wrap them for me!XOXOXOXOX
Mom T
lol! Thanks so much for posting this . . . I miss you guys so much.
And that just goes to show that you're doing a great job. How many children Katie's age know what the word "context" means, and how to use it? ;o)
That is funny! At church she sometimes looks like she isnt paying attention and then all of a sudden she burps of the correct answer and on tough things!
Do I have permission to use this quote in my classroom??? Such a funny example. How old is Katie? Hope you are all well. It hurts my heart that we never get to see you. Put Idaho on your agenda soon!!!!! www.madhadder.blogspot.com Come on over! Hope you're coming to next summer's Jack and Martha Taggart reunion.
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