Here's are conversations I've had with students:

Montez: Ms. Lawson they talkin' 'bout Ritalin!
Ms. Lawson: Okay...
Montez: I take dem jawns!
Ms. Lawson: Okay...
Montez: I take dem red ones with the little bumps!!! I take dem red jawns!!!

Then Montez ran around the room.

Ivory: You gonna spend all that money on a cruise?
Ms. Lawson: I guess so. I like spending my money to see new places.
Jamal: Then give me your money and come tour my house! We got one of them futon beds!


Nigeria: Ms. Lawson! I'm going to see that new Michael Jackson movie!
Ms. Lawson: That sounds fun.
Nigeria: I love Michael Jackson!
Khalil: Yeah, you look like one them Thriller joints.