Last week while working with one of my small groups, I asked a student if she was ready. Her reply: “I was born ready!” She said it with such gusto that all of us burst into laughter.
This from a little girl who was quite discouraged and disheartened last year. Learning is difficult for her. And yet, she has made great strides and found a glimmer of hope. She now understands that these symbols on a page hold meaning. She has found the key to the literate world and she is truly feeling empowered.
Words really do change worlds!
Wow! I’m curious as to exactly what the question was that made her respond in that way??