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Composition Class, 2019

Hiz fingrs they did be tray him koudn't keep tim to, uh, a beats Hiz toz about awkwordlee the same All left foots, Joe, of sadly sez, wur Wer iz hop, wen kids kant reed or rit An if they kant dants, they be to wit _________________________________ This is a composite of what I was dealing with as a tutor, pre-COVID, by the way. The kid who wrote this is now a high school honors student... And if you be- lieve that, I sell leak-proof cabins in the African Rain Forest you might be inter- ested in. ...

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/1/2022 1:17:00 AM

When you teach, you can read this poem so easily, it is scary!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/31/2022 11:07:00 AM

Wow from a Jack to a King. Good for him, i'm so pleased to hear stories like this. I hope he continued his studies, a real human success story, a child from a comprised situation to become an honors student, amazing how he blossomed. Great write my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer,

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/31/2022 7:13:00 PM

Thanks, Jennifer. He sure did alright. :) gw

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/30/2022 10:01:00 AM

LOL Gershon. You had a bright, witty student. Sad but funny. Linda

Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 8/29/2022 4:28:00 PM

Very clever..and touching. Reminds me of song "Can't dance, why should I?" Eliz

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/30/2022 9:34:00 PM

Touche, Elizabeth. Thanks, gw

I Am Anaya

Date: 8/29/2022 1:15:00 PM

I feel sorry for that student, and I can't stop laughing! Similar to texting or perhaps pronunciation, or both! I agree with michael tor as well. Interesting, Gershon. Have a nice day!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/30/2022 9:34:00 PM

Yes, Michael made an outstanding point. So glad for his brother as well. Peace, gw

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 8/29/2022 3:53:00 AM

Aye doughnut beleaf U... sew their!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/30/2022 9:34:00 PM

I'm gonna leaf that comma-nt a loan, Surely.

Michael Tor

Date: 8/28/2022 10:01:00 PM

We should never underestimate a childs abilities but should support and reinforce their effort in the process of learning, for their achievement might surprise us. My brother's son Brandon was slightly Autistic on the Spectrum. His current average in college is 107 and he tutors some in his accounting class. He has the highest average in college currently in his Business and accounting classes. His teachers tell my brother that Brandon can choose any career he loves and excel in scholastically.

Michael Tor
Date: 8/31/2022 8:14:00 PM

I am sure you are and or was a fine teacher with a great sense of humor Gershon your students were fortunate to have you as their teacher. Teachers do make the difference in children's life... I am sure you were one of those Teachers Gershon...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/30/2022 9:33:00 PM

You, Michael, have reminded me of something I too often forgot: Encouragement, and only encouragement, is what helps people write... I used to get to tied up in my 'English teacher role' from time to time. Thanks for the reminder, pal. Blessings, gw

Jeff Kyser

Date: 8/28/2022 8:55:00 PM

To wit, too white to dance tonight And still can’t jump in spite o’ my height But I red what I writ, and sumpin ain’t rite; This auto-cowrecked program’s not werkin tonite

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/30/2022 9:29:00 PM

'auto-cowrecked program' -- You are hilarious, Jeff. I hope they appreciate your humor at home...