Situation 5 U.S. History
Kevin's first class of the day is U.S. History. His teacher is Ms. O'Neal.
Ms. O’Neal: Good morning, class? Today is Friday. Can anyone tell me what T.G.I.F. means?
Kevin: I think it's a restaurant.
Ms. O’Neal: Yes, Kevin, it is a restaurant now, but what is the original meaning?
Kevin: I don't know. You're the history teacher. Aren't you supposed to teach us?
Ms. O’Neal: Very funny. Well, I will teach you. The original meaning of T.G.I.F. is Thank God It's Friday.
Kevin: What does that mean?
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.