I handed the math tests back to my students, saving Joey for last. I had been so surprised when I didn’t place a single check on the paper. I set his paper down, and the amazed look on Joey’s face was still there when he said, “My last name’s Crawford. Crawfords don’t get good grades.”
I confess this one is not fiction; however the name has been changed to avoid stereotyping. This is a Friday Flash 55–a story told in exactly 55 words. If you write one, head over to tell G-Man.
It’s sad that he didn’t think he was worthy or something because of his family legacy. Hopefully his good grade changed that! It’s amazing that you wrote such a great story in 55 words, it clearly made me think!
Glad you stopped by. It was nice to actually have an optimistic work story!
then perhaps it is time to change that…smiles. i have hope for the crawford boy…smiles. nice 55…
mine is up!
He is one that I do have high hopes for! Thanks for stopping by.
That’s very sad that he thinks that way. Hopefully you can help change that and have this child see the glass half full instead of half empty
Excellent 55 my friend. Very well done 
Have a great Weekend 
We have some of the toughest kids in the school, but we try.
Amazing how that failure concept sets in so young. He’s lucky to have a teacher who will help turn the negative self-concept around.
You truly seem to think I am a miracle worker! Thanks for stopping.
I love this. It makes me happy that it is true. My 55 this week is a similar true story about a student’s comment.
We certainly have to cling to those successes when the happen.
This probably made his day.
Here’s hoping it’s the first of many!
Thanks for doing Friday 55!
Mine’s been posted here since last night, but it’s taken me this long to visit and leave comments. Sorry about that.
Ya know something funny?
This was the last one that I read today…
It was My Favorite 55!!!
What a great little story..
Thanks Teresa…
Have a Kick Ass Week-End…G
That’s such a great compliment! Thanks. Have a great weekend yourself!
that was so well encapsulated!
That’s neat.
What a pleasant, orderly classroom! Is that yours? I like the powder blue seats! In my day, we sat on the ground and used papyrus, and one kid had to stand watch for saber-toothed tigers.
You make me laugh! It is my classroom–brand new everything this fall because the junior high just moved into this building.
Are you keeping a diary of these kind of comments. It seems like that would be fun to read in the retirement years. That was pretty cute, I hope he’s inspired now.
I keep saying I should write a book on my teaching experiences, but so far the memories are locked in my brain. I think oppositional defiant would be more descriptive than inspired. After all, I teach behavior disorders.
Oh my heart … good teacher … good job. Love you …
Am enjoy mining your site, and Ill be back for more Razzamadazzle.
Thanks!
So glad you stopped by! Thanks.