During reading assessments…

Me: “In this passage about a fishing trip, you will see the word ‘minnows.’ Do you know what minnows are?”

Kid: “Of course! I eat them all the time!”

Me: “Ummm…I’m not sure we’re talking about the same thing. I’m talking about bait used to catch bigger fish.”

Kid: “Big fish eat minnows?!?”

Me: “Well, yes…”

Kid: “Just like how I eat minnows?”

Me: “Ok, so, again–I’m not sure we’re talking about the same thing.”

Kid: “Yes we are! Minnows! My mom buys them at the CVS. I like strawberry best. But also the mint ones.”

Me: “Ok so…minnows. Not Mentos.’”

Kid: “Ooooooh! Yeah I don’t know what minnows are.”