Ms. O'Neal: It means everybody loves Friday.
Kevin: Why?
Ms. O'Neal: Because it is the beginning of the weekend, of course.
Kevin: Yeah, that's true. Just like everyone hates Sunday because this is the end of the weekend.
Ms. O'Neal: Yes, and people hate Mondays too because they are the beginning of a long week of work.
Kevin: And school.
Ms. O'Neal: School is work; it is your job.
Kevin: I know. You don't have to remind me.
Ms. O'Neal: Sorry. But even Friday is a school day. So, class, please open your books to page two hundred fifty-three. Today we are going to finish the chapter on World War Two.
Kevin: My grandfather fought in World War Two.
Ms. O'Neal: Good, then you should be very interested in it. Why don't you start reading?
Kevin: No, that is not what I meant.
Ms. O'Neal: Oh, that doesn't matter. Just read.
Kevin: All right.
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Situation 6 Reading
(The following is the content of Kevin's reading from his U.S. History book.)
Kevin: World War Two begin in Europe. Europe is very far from United States and so, at first, United States was not concerned. But the longer the war went on, the more the Unite States worried. Even though the United States itself was safe, many of its friends in Europe were in danger. England, in particular, was suffering from attacks by Nazi Germany. Still, this was not enough to get the United States to fight. Some people from United States even went to Canada to join the Canadian army and fight in Europe. World War Two was a true world war because it was fought in both Europe and Asia. In Asia, the Japanese were as bad as the Germans were in Europe. Finally, in 1941, the Japanese bombed United States Navy at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Only then did
the United States join the fight in World War Two.
(Ms. O'Neal stops Kevin.)
Ms. O'Neal: Kevin, what do you think of this reading?
Kevin: It's very interesting. My grandfather told me he joined the army in 1943, so that is after Pearl Harbor.
Ms. O'Neal: Very good. You see why history is important. In history we learn not only about our country but also about our families and ourselves.
Kevin: Yeah, when I think about it like that history is pretty fun after all.
Ms. O'Neal: What do you mean \
Kevin: No, that's not what I meant.
Ms. O'Neal: It's okay. You can be honest.
Kevin: Honestly, it was a little boring.
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Situation 7 P.E.
(Kevin's second period class is P.E., or Physical Education. His teacher, Mr. Knight, is also the football coach.
Knight: Okay, class, today we are going to play football.
Kevin: Mr. Knight, we played football all week. Can't we play a different game?
Knight: What other game is there? Football is the best game there is.
Kevin: I don't think so.
Knight: Really? What do you think is the best game?
Kevin: No one game is the best, but I like soccer.
Knight: Soccer? Soccer is for girls and Europeans. Americans play football.
Kevin: But I like soccer. And my friend from Brazil says soccer should be called football.
Knight: What? There is only one football.
Kevin: Yeah, but my friend says you play soccer with your feet, and so it should be called football. He also says that you play football with your hands, and so it should be called handball.
Knight: That is nonsense.
Kevin: Why? I think it's true.
Knight: It may be true, but in American football is football and that will never change. By the way, Kevin, why don't you like football?
Kevin: I don't like any sports.
Knight: What? Then what do you like?
Kevin: I like music. I play guitar in a rock band. My hero is Kurt Cobain.
Knight: Who is that? Is he a football player?
Kevin: No, he is a guitar player.
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Situation 8 Brunch
(At many high schools the break after second period is called brunch. During brunch Kevin talks to his girlfriend Karen.)
Karen: Hey, Kev, what're you doing this weekend?
Kevin: My band is playing at the dance party after the football game today. I told you about it on Wednesday. Don't you remember?
Karen: Oh, that's right. I'll be at the game with my friend Lisa. Can I meet you at the party?
Kevin: Why don't we go to the party together?
Karen: But I have to stay with Lisa.
Kevin: No problem. I can give you both a ride to the party.
Karen: Okay. Is Barry going too?
Kevin: Of course.
Karen: Is he going with us?
Kevin: Yes, why?
Karen: Lisa doesn't like him. And I don't like him either.
Kevin: But he is my friend and he's also in my band. I have to give him a ride.
Karen: Well, then Lisa and I will go with someone else.
Kevin: No. I'll make Barry go with someone else. I want to be with you.
Karen: Really? Oh, thanks. I love you.
Kevin: I love you, too.
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Situation 9 Brunch 2
(Kevin goes to find Barry and tell him the bad news.)
Kevin: Barry, we have to talk.
Barry: Sure, what's up?
Kevin: I have some bad news about tonight.
Barry: What is it? Is the party cancelled?
Kevin: No.
Barry: Is our band cancelled?
Kevin: No.
Barry: What is it?
Kevin: I can't give you a ride to the party tonight.
Barry: Why not? You are my best friend, and, besides, you promised.
Kevin: I know and I'm sorry. But Karen said she wouldn't go with me if I gave you a ride.
Barry: What? You mean a girl is more important to you than you best friend.
Kevin: No. You are both important to me. I just really want to be with her tonight. And I love her.
Barry: How can you love her? You've only known her for three weeks.
Kevin: That doesn't matter. I believe in love at first sight.
Barry: Love at first sight? She's not even that pretty.
Kevin: Hey, be careful. You're talking about the woman I love.
Barry: Whatever. I don't understand you, Kevin. Anyway, I'll find a ride to the party and see you there.
Kevin: That's a good idea. Sorry.
Barry: You should be sorry.
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Situation 10 Health Education
(Kevin's fourth period class is health education in which students learn about general health matters like diet, exercise, and sex education. His teacher's name is Ms. Moore.)
Kevin: Ms. Moore, I have a question.
Moore: Yes, Kevin, what is it?
Kevin: I have a question about sex.
Moore: What is your question?
Kevin: When did you have your first experience?
Moore: Kevin, let me ask you the same question. When did you have your first sexual experience?
Kevin: Actually, I'm a little embarrassed, but I have no experience.
Moore: Why? Should you be embarrassed about that?