Monday, November 22, 2010

Beating My Head Against A Stone Wall

I've been grading "Our Town" tests.  An essay question asks about the theme of "Our Town."  A student writes:

"Don't take life for granite." 

So life isn't a rock?  Really? 

And I saw that answer more than once.  More than twice.  More than three times.

*sigh* 

Spelling lesson on tap for today!

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

If the students I work with (first graders) wrote it that way, I would be pleased, but I understand your feelings.

Lesley A. Owens said...

It's a little bit comforting, somehow, that students never, ever change. ;)

Kim said...

Oh my. It's just further proof that spell check doesn't solve all writing ills.

Mary said...

Is it dialect, too? Don't be too hard on them! :D

Puna said...

I disagree with the last commenter. I would bring the house down on them. Please!

joyce said...

He He...I think the unintended lesson that life is not a rock is kinda good!
I've missed you, glad to be back.

Shannon said...

giggle...I might not ever be able to use that expression again without thinking of this post. kinda cute.

Katie (Can't Get There) said...

Oh that's classic! And cringeworthy. I bet you made your students blush!