Before they began writing, the kids brainstormed the effects of immigration on the people, the music, the food in their neighborhoods. A child from Albania wrote that one effect of immigration on his neighborhood was that McDonald's and Taco Bell were right there.
"But those are American restaurants," I remarked.
"But, Miss, if all the people who work there are Albanian, isn't it an Albanian restaurant?"
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I think my kids are brilliant.
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Your kids are brilliant!! Reading about them brings back so many memories of my teaching days. Great post for the day as always, Sandy! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Your kids are brilliant. I love it!
ReplyDeleteMaybe if more Americans shared their brilliance we would have a country with less hatred and more togetherness.
ReplyDeleteAn Arkies Musings
I agree, we keep forgetting that all of our ancestors were immigrants.
ReplyDeleteYes Sandy, your kids are brilliant, you sure must be enjoying your teaching moments... :)
ReplyDeleteBeen a teacher also, 20 years back? but with high school students and enjoyed that short stint of three years in the academe... :)
somehow he has a point. i was surprised to see a philippine based food chain in vietnam with all the crews being vietnamese.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant indeed! HAPPY FRIDAY!
ReplyDeleteI love the innocence of a child's mind and I love their simple logic.;) Have a lovely Saturday,
ReplyDeletexoxo
He's right!! Very brilliant!!!
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SueAnn
Point of view is always so important.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant remark! And a good description of diversity.
ReplyDeleteKids tend to be, don't they? Full of wit and critical reflections.
ReplyDeleteCheers from Cottage Country !
You do have brilliant students. It's very difficult to argue with this child's logic.
ReplyDeleteThey are indeed brilliant.. and they have a great teacher.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.