The Meaning of Life
4 12 2008The Background: Recently, one of my very smart and wonderful students was completing a paper test. The question read, “As you read this story, think about your purpose.” Meaning, of course, the purpose FOR reading the story. Or, “Why do you want to read this story?” (which is what they should have written. Duh. Although in fourth grade some might write that they DIDN’T want to read the story.)
The Laugh: My very smart and wonderful student came up to me and said, “Mrs. Anonymousflower, it says ‘As you read this story, think about your purpose.’ Do they mean in my life??”
It was so hard to stay contained because he was so serious. I said, “No honey. Just explain why you would want to read the story.”
