S. gets a packet of homework for reading every week. It is the same every week: 1) write 4-5 vocabulary words 3 times each; 2) Write a sentence with each vocabulary word; 3) answer 5 or 6 questions about the assigned story; 4) 6-8 worksheets that reinforce the vocabulary words and other concepts being taught in class. S. always does the worksheets first, because "they are the easiest". This is one of the things I love about this kid. Clearly, they are not the easiest part of the assignment, but they are the most interesting. So they are the easiest for her to get done.
Also, you would not believe how long it takes her to write the vocabulary words (write a word, complain, get distracted, "S. write your words", write a word, go to the bathroom, "S. finish in the bathroom and come finish your homework", write a word, get distracted, "S. write your words, you would be done by now if you would just do it"; write a word, get a new pencil, complain, write a word)
