#fourthgraders

So in class we were talking about the difference between living and non living things. I asked students to raise their hands if they could think of an example of a living thing.

We had the usual kitties and puppies and even a dolphin thrown in there.

Then, one of my 4th grade students who is literally one the most foul mouth kids I have ever had the displeasure of interacting with raised his hand.

Me: "Yes sir, what is your example of a living thing?"

Him: "Well, I was going to go with the African Wild Ass and the common cock"

Me: struggles to gain composure and not throw the whiteboard marker at him

Him: "What?? Those are living things!"

Me: "Absolutely! A donkey and a rooster are excellent examples of living things"

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Me listening to Keb' Mo' in my classroom when two 4th graders walk in. 

her: *disgusted look* "Ms. [Me] what are you listening to?"

me: "The blues." 

her: *confused* Oh. 

*five minutes later when he is done wandering around." 

he: *referring to the music* "Ms. [Me] what is this?

her: "She's listening to Blues' Clues!"