A conversation between me and three of my fifth grade students
Me: Jalen, you finished all of your practice problems already! You’re on fire, aren’t you?
Jalen: What? No! I’m not on fire.
Me: No, not literally. It’s an expression. (turning to Viktor) Viktor, don’t you ever use the phrase ‘you’re on fire’?
Viktor: What? (looking terrified) I’m not on fire!
Miguel: (Completely deadpan towards me) It’s 2011, not 1997.
aaaaaaaaaaaaand scene. I’m old.
7 months ago