The Writer's Block

List of 5 items.

• Location

  Room 128 (Across from the Upper School Office)

• Hours

  • The Writer's Block is generally open during Activity Period and Community Time throughout the fall, except for during Friday pep rallies. Coaches are available by appointment before and after school.
  • Additionally, appointments can be made throughout the school day with coaches who are available during a study hall. See the schedule posted in Upper School Room 128 for details.
  • Contact Mr. Devine (ndevine@jacksonprep.net) in Upper School Room 128 if you have any questions.

• What to bring when you visit the Writer's Block

  • your paper (if it exists)
  • your writing handbook (if you have one)
  • the assignments
  • a writing utensil

• What to expect when you visit the Writer's Block

  • to have a friendly, informal meeting with a student coach
  • to be asked questions about your assignment, your ideas, what you hope to communicate
  • to receive help with one or two areas of the writing process
  • to leave your appointment with a clear sense of something you can work on
  • to have the chance to make a follow-up appointment

• What not to expect when you visit the Writer's Block

  • to be told what is wrong with your paper
  • to have someone else “correct” your mistakes
  • to leave with a “perfect” paper