April 7, 2019

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Wordsworth,

I am writing this letter to let you know that William has been struggling with turning his work in
on time, if at all. When we do classwork, he often does not complete it and states that he will
“finish it later,” despite prompting. The work that he does turn in is well done and proves he has
a strong grasp of the concepts being taught. He has the potential to do exceedingly well in this
class, and I would love to see him succeed! Our classroom policy states that all work should be
turned in on time, and if not, it requires a late slip and will be evaluated but given a 5 point
penalty per day.

When pulled aside, William stated that he feels overwhelmed with his work, often unsure of
where to begin. Do you have any suggestions for me that might help me understand William’s
concerns or help find a solution for everyone? I am hoping to mitigate his worries by meeting
with him briefly before class on Mondays. He and I can go over a checklist of assignments to
turn in for the week with suggestions for when to complete each one. In that time, I am available
to answer questions or give assistance. Would you be able to go over this checklist with him at
the beginning of the week? I appreciate the support that you give him.

William is a joy to have in the class, and is helpful and kind to all students. Again, I feel he has
strong potential to do well in the class, and I am more than happy to help him take the proper
steps to ensure success. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
Ms. Wiatt
cwiatt@asu.edu