I consider interacting with my students to be one of the best aspects of my job. Every now and then, I am also treated to a great laugh.
Despite thinking they ‘know everything’, 8th graders are at their best when they feel comfortable enough to be honest. Here are some of the best questions and statements I have heard in my class in the past few years. Yes, these are real, and yes, you should all get a good chuckle.
Me: Let’s look at the root word for ‘Radiation’. We have the word ‘ray’. What does that make you think of?
Student (very excited, hand waving): My Uncle!!
Me: We talked about Chernobyl the other day. Can anyone give us a recap?
Student: Doesn’t he make popcorn?
Me: Are you thinking about Orville Redenbacher?
Student: Yeah!…wait….No, I don’t know anything. Never mind.
Student was flicking at a poster of Uranus on the wall above his head.
Me: Please quit playing with…….uh, Jupiter
(remembering at the last moment that the students pronounced the planet as ‘Ur-anus’ and I didn’t want the class to be disturbed with a chuckle)
Student 2, loudly: He’s not playing with Jupiter! He’s playing with Uranus!
-Class was pretty much over after that-
Written on my “What If and Funny Statements” Wall:
If you say the words ‘beer can’ with a British accent, it sounds like you’re saying ‘bacon’ like you live in Jamaica.
(Go ahead and try it. You know you want to)
Student: If you were missing a toe, would you still wear a flip-flop?
Student: What kind of rice is this? (points to menu)
Menu reads: Orange Glazed Chicken
Over Rice
Hope you enjoyed these few. I have many, many more that I’ll share as I go along.
Hope everyone has a great weekend and remember, no matter what your career or what you do, take time to laugh!
Ooh, sorry I think I accidentally submitted my previous comment in the box above.
Sorry,I was a bit confused!
I think I’ll write it again here
Aww!
Kids say the most interesting things!
Great post, I enjoyed reading. Really, I did!
The Ray/Uncle one made me smile…:)
Have a great weekend too!
Thanks! Glad you got a laugh!
These are too funny! Thanks for sharing — I look forward to reading more (and to posting my own from the coming school year) soon!
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This is too funny! Thanks for sharing! I love the things kids say. I always find myself sharing quotes from my kids with other teachers and friends. I can’t wait to get back to school and get some more laughs.
I have taught 8th grade U.S. History and my favorite was as follows…
Me: Can anybody tell me one reason why the colonists were mad at the King?
Student: Cause the King was all up in they kool-aide!