In an effort to teach the students not to interrupt me when I'm working in small groups, I've taught them how to ask to go to the bathroom in sign language. (It's also a good test of small motor skill, to see who can manipulate their hands successfully).
I was sitting at my kidney table, leading a reading group, and I did a quick survey of the room. I was, erm, surprised to see one of my students sitting at his table, looking directly at me, with his middle finger extended towards the ceiling, palm towards me, sorta like this.
"Zachary?" I said calmly. "Whatcha doing?"
"I'm asking to go to the bathroom, Mr. Graham!" he replied earnestly. "And I really gotta go!"
It's always best to ask before making assumptions. I relearn that every day.
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