one-on-one time with students

I got to work with a completely different student today. This student is a student who doesn't really like to pay attention in class. She is one of those "distruptive students", the trouble-makers. Today, she was sent out in the hallt ow ork on an outline for the chapter. She actually came into today and asked me if I would help her. So, we worked on the outline. She remained really focused throughout the time we were working. We actually finished it all. I was shocked to see how hard she worked when she wasn't distracted. We worked really well together. We shared the reading and she was able to find the answers to the outline all by herself. I surprisingly really enjoyed it.

I also got to work with my focal student today. She asked me if I could help her study for her spelling/vocab test tomorrow. I asked her if she likes using flashcards because they really help me and might help her for this test. She said she likes them and so we made them up. Turns out, by the end of making them, she knew almost all 18 definitions! I felt really good helping her. I felt like I might be making a difference with her. It feels so nice to be making an improvement in their school life.