Bits of Truth

Overheard while tutoring:

R. (who is 11, but working on Grade 9 English curriculum, and was recently assigned a memoir): "But I don't want to write a true story about myself! Wouldn't it be more fun to read about being kidnapped by pirates?"

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Me (while helping R. brainstorm on a book review of the latest Harry Potter book):"Don't you think that everyone needs a Dumbledore in his or her life?"
R: "Yes, but they also need a Fred and a George!"

How do you argue with that?!