I would like to highlight my favorite moment for each one if you. See if you can figure out which moment applies to you!
1. I loved the look on your face the first time you got a sticker on one of your papers.
2. I loved the moment when you realized that I find you quite humorous.
3. I loved every time you shook your head in disagreement when I would say that my students hate me.
4. I loved the moment when you finally got a 9 on a paper, but acted completely cool about it.
5. I loved the moment when you looked at me during discussion because we both wanted to make fun of the person currently speaking.
6. I loved when you could finally look at me and smile as we passed in the hallway, instead of pretending that you never saw me.
7. I loved the moment when you read one of the poems you wrote and felt so proud of yourself.
8. I loved when you confidently shared your beliefs, and all of us became better people because of you.
9. I loved the moment when you told me that you remembered that you always wanted to become a writer.
10. I loved the moment when you gracefully accepted your position as lackey.
11. I loved the moment when I realized how much you actually appreciate all of the people in your class for what they have added to your life.
12. I loved the moment when you told me that you now love writing, and you want to keep writing after high school.
13. I loved the class period when you made everyone laugh repeatedly because of your funny voices.
14. I loved when you realized you could withstand my harassment and become a stronger person for it.
15. I loved the moments when you said, “Thank you! Have a nice day!” every time you left my room.
16. I loved the moments when you would speak, but everyone would look at me since none of them could hear you.
17. I loved when you tripped in the center of the room, and you laughed along with me.
18. I loved when you told me that you love my sweater dress; I admire your fashion sense.
19. I loved your funny e-mails from all of your fabulous trips.
20. I loved the moment when I saw you switch from healthy snacks to a candy extravaganza.
21. I loved when you put your beard on during an in-class writing, and nobody seemed to notice but me and your startled writing partner.
22. I loved that you always find the energy to fix the circle and to pass out the journals when no one else will.
23. I loved the moment when I passed you in the hallway, and sensing my disgruntled state, you said something funny to make me laugh.
24. I loved the moment when you realized you could actually assert yourself without seeming rude.
25. I loved when you said to me, “I feel like I have really starting loving this class!”
26. I loved that you would always laugh at my jokes when everyone else just stared at me.
27. I loved the moment when you sweated profusely, but still kept the costume on for the sake of your grade.
28. I loved the moment when I sat in a desk behind you, and neither one of us could stop giggling about the people reading their poems.
29. I loved the moments when you would come in to school early so that we could chat.
30. I loved how much you loved all of your writing partners.
31. I loved how excited you got whenever people brought food and candy to share with the class.
