I encountered two rather amusing phrases today.
1. "The reason why athletes make good role models is because of the qualities that make them good role models." Yes, this was an argument one of my students made in his research paper. I had hoped that by this time in the year (since it's almost over), he would have had a better idea about how to support an opinion/ thesis. Apparently I needed to spell out the thinking behind arguments better. Looks like all the essays, editorial responses, projects, etc., didn't provide him with enough practice or guidance with supporting a thesis. Or maybe I needed to return to the basics; you know-- you can't define a word with the word.
2. "Barack O'bama is conducting a top secret search for a running mate." Hmmmm, if his search is top-secret, then how come the media knows? Plus, now that the nation is privy to this information, does that mean the search is no longer top secret?
Big Sister
One of her fave rides.
Little Brother
"Look at me, Mommy!"
About Me
- Heather
- Funny how we define people by what they do or by their relationships. Yes, I am a wife, a friend, a daughter, a teacher, and a sister, but I'm also so much more. Shouldn't we all be identified as simply "more"?
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