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Yesterday, the sophomore classes were to turn in the last essay of the year - we've got more than half a month of school left, so I didn't think it asking too much... after a year of writing various essays, one would think that they could whip out the essay in an hour or so.

One student turned his in. One. The rest of them whined pathetically.

So very disappointed. And yet, somewhat expected. Somehow, my relationship with these classes has disintigrated to the point where they do nothing and whine constantly about every assignment.

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James said…
Hi Hedgetoad,

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Thanks for reading my email and I hope you can manage to help
me out.

James
10:55 AM
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