Me: So, how do you think you've been doing today?
Lee: Um, I'm awesome.
Me: (giggles) Yes Lee, but my question was how are you doing today. Can you say something besides the fact that you're awesome?
Lee: Yes, I'm extremely awesome!
Me: Yes Lee, I know you're extremely awesome. Can you describe yourself in any other way?
Lee: I'm extremely, extremely awesome!
Me: Ok (Although I was plotting ways to increase his vocabulary)
During a class discussion about snakes, here's what happened?
Me: How would you feel if you saw a snake?
Tons of hands fly up
Lee: Awesome.
Me: Can you explain in a complete sentence?
Lee: I would feel awesome.
Me: Why would you feel awesome?
Lee: It would be awesome.
Me: Yes, I understand that it would be awesome. Can you describe this feeling of awesomeness?
Lee: It's awesome.
Me: Yes Lee, but why seeing a snake make you feel awesome?
Lee: Because nobody else saw it.
Me: Can you tell me your feelings in a complete sentence?
Lee: If I saw a snake I would feel awesome because nobody else saw it....except me!
Oh, this kid drives me nuts but he is so dear to me and I wouldn't trade him for anything. I will remember my awesome little boy forever with his wild imagination and his super curly hair. All the kids who follow the rules and do as they're told are great but I must admit there names will quickly fade from my memory. Lee is one of those kids whose name will never leave me.
Tomorrow we are going to discuss synonyms and word variation. I wonder if Lee can increase his awesome vocabulary?
