0SchoolMy daughter came home and said, 'Teacher made us write about a time we helped someone.' I said, 'That's a nice reflection. What did you write?' She said, 'I wrote about the time I held the door for my dad at the grocery store.' I said, 'That's sweet. What did he say?'Show PunchlineShare
0SchoolMy son came home and said, 'Teacher made us write a story with a beginning, a middle, and an end.' I said, 'That's a good structure. What did you write?' He said, 'I wrote: I was at the store. Then I was at the store. Then I went home. She said it was a very grounded narrative with a strong sense of place.'Show PunchlineShare
0SchoolMy son's teacher sent a note: 'Please ensure your child comes to school with a full set of colored pencils.' I put a full set in his backpack. He came home and said, 'Mom, I only used the red one.'Show PunchlineShare
0SchoolMy daughter came home and said, 'Teacher asked us to write about a time we showed responsibility.' I said, 'That's a good prompt. What did you write?'Show PunchlineShare
0SchoolMy son came home and said, 'Teacher made us write a letter to a historical figure.' I said, 'That's a fun assignment. Who did you write to?'Show PunchlineShare
0SchoolMy daughter came home and said, 'Teacher made us do a book report. I had to summarize the plot.' I said, 'That's a good exercise. What did you write?'Show PunchlineShare
0SchoolMy son came home and said, 'Teacher made us write about a time we overcame a challenge.' I said, 'That's a good prompt. What did you write?' He said, 'I wrote about the time I couldn't open the juice box.'Show PunchlineShare
0SchoolMy daughter's teacher sent a note: 'Please sign to confirm you've read this.' I signed it. She sent another note: 'Please read it, then sign it.' I read it.Show PunchlineShare
0SchoolMy son came home and said, 'Teacher made us write about what we're most grateful for.' I said, 'That's a nice exercise. What did you write?'Show PunchlineShare
0SchoolMy daughter came home and said, 'Teacher told me I'm a natural leader in group projects.' I said, 'That's wonderful! What does that mean in practice?'Show PunchlineShare
0SchoolMy son came home and said, 'Teacher made us do a peer review.' I said, 'That builds critical thinking. What did you write on your friend's paper?' He said, 'I wrote, This is fine. And then I wrote, I don't know what this means, but it's fine. And then I wrote, The last sentence is about a dog. The rest is about a cat. I don't know how a dog got in there. I'm flagging it.' His teacher said it was constructive feedback.Show PunchlineShare
0SchoolMy daughter came home and said, 'Teacher made us write a paragraph about our favorite season.' I said, 'That's easy. What did you write?'Show PunchlineShare
0SchoolMy son came home and said, "Teacher made us write about a time we felt brave."Show PunchlineShare
0SchoolMy son came home and said, 'Teacher made us do a persuasive speech about whether homework should be banned.' I said, 'That's a great topic. What was your argument?'Show PunchlineShare