how did i forget to metion this? ? ?

This year I have a 6th grade homeroom.  They are the sweetest bunch around.  They are so innocent.  I think I've got them brainwashed or something.  I've had most of these children since 4th grade so they know me pretty well.  They come in quietly, sit down, and wait for directions.  It's weird.  Anyway, this year I've decided to teach them the "word of the day" from dictionary.com or merriam-webster.com.  We've learned some great words!

Last week the kids came into my room and asked what was the word of the day.  I said, "Oh- let's check!"  I opened the website and was stunned.  The word:

Yes, you saw that right.... crapulous,  CRAPULOUS!!  HOW can I have the word of the day with SIXTH graders be CRAPULOUS!!!

I quickly said, "Um... I don't think we can do word of the day today"  but I was clearly trying not to laugh.  The kids begged as they can totally sense when something is innappropriate.  Then I thought to myself- whatever- it's dictionary.com.  We can totally do this word.  LOL!

The kiddos HOWLED with laughter and got a kick out of repeating the man on the computer say, "Crapulous!"  I think it's funny and I guess it's good that I teach middle schoolers, seeing as my sense of humor seems as though it's completely aligned with one.  Now they BEG for word of the day in hope that it's something truly terrible.

:-)