Working with Students/ Reconnecting with Friends

I am sitting with my student, George, again for our 2nd quick write.  George will be coming twice a week for one hour for the next couple of weeks.  This is our plan to get him ready for 6th grade, where he will be required to write a lot in class with a fair amount…

Two Short Entries: 4 pm and 8:45 pm

I am sitting with my 6th grade student, Charlotte, and it’s time for a “quick write.” This is when we do free-writing for usually 10 minutes, but in my case it’s 6 today because I made Charlotte popcorn, and got her a glass of iced water while she started her quick-write. So, now she is…