Victory!

Such a victory to read Taylor's in-class essay today just moments after she wrote it. She was waiting for the other students to finish so she could meet with me. While waiting, I nonchalantly pulled her draft from the pile and read. I was stunned. I knew she could do it, but she has not done so all semester.

Her negative attitude has been evident every week in the classroom and has defeated her. She's hated class and despised me. She had sent an email yesterday requesting to meet with me after class to discuss her scores.

So when all students were gone, except one still writing in the opposite corner, I handed the graded draft to Taylor; a celebration erupted.

Sometimes I wonder why I teach writing to community college students who for the most part care less; today I was once again given the reason. Sigh!

I love moments like this!
Good night from Southern California.
Rosie (& Mr. Fun), aka Carol