Teachers' secret weapon

A teacher's secret weapon to make you feel good about yourself so that you would do your homework even though you are a week behind in readings.

"have I told you already that I think your are starting off this journey toward your scholarly voice with excellent writing skills - good."

This is followed by:

"I hoped to see your first attempt at summary here today? For Wed. please try to get up to exercise #7 (73)"

Which roughly translates to: You are so fail because you haven't even attempted your homework, so do it now or else!