dim sum diaries

PHew! I'm back in Edmonton after two action-packed days with some very enthusiastic students at Ralph McCall School in Airdrie. The students were awesome. The school is focussing on a strong writing program, and they wanted me to kick things off with the lying game and the cheat code... hmmm... in hindsight, I wonder if the teachers regret asking me to come in to their school to teach their kids to lie and cheat.

Anyway, every session was awesome. Some of the teachers had used my writing tricks last year, and I was so impressed that the kids remembered them. I was even more impressed with how excited the younger students were about sharing their own stories. I have to send a huge thank you to Mr. Jackson for bringing me to the school. He's enthusiastic about teaching, and it showed in how the students responded to him.

Thanks to all the students and staff at Ralph McCall! Have a great school year.