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It can be a tough world for the creative soul. Sometimes a student’s perfectly correct answers on test questions can be misunderstood and underappreciated by teachers.
Note: All names have been changed to protest …the correct answers.
Jimmy filled out an answer sheet that included directions to draw themselves doing something they enjoyed and fill in the last word I Like to —
He responded with P and drew a picture of himself urinating. The teacher sent a note to Jimmy’s parents rather than correcting the spelling.
In science class, Sheila was asked t complete the sentence The first cells were probably — lonely
Makes sense to me. Imagine being a cell alone in the big, cold world.
What is a monopoly?
A boardgame
And the student did not have to go to jail.Why are there rings on Saturn?
Because God liked it so he put a ring on it.
A budding theologist
For extra credit: What is the strongest force on earth?
Love
Incredibly this was marked wrong.
Finish the sentence, If I had the principal’s job, I would…
quit and get a job I’d enjoy.
This child is wise beyond her years.
Ten words I can spell right are:
1 Ten
2 Words
3 I
4 can
5 spell
6 right
7 are
8 octopus
9 seven
10 two
Hey, you use what you know!
So funny, Warren! Art Linkletter was on to something. Kids do say the darndest things!
ReplyDeleteVery funny, Warren!
ReplyDeleteKids have the best answers. Enjoyed your post.
ReplyDeleteKids often tell us truths we really don't want to hear.
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