See Rob Run (Students)

Gwen looked surprised when Cara asked what she should do next. She'd thought that when she'd mentioned it at the end of her announcements and before calling the young woman up to the desk, it would have been clear what was expected of them. Still, this was the first students and Cara still seemed a little hesitant about this whole thing. She probably didn't want to step out of line. At least, not yet.

Reaching into her desk drawer, she pulled out a small journal book with the Ravenclaw crest on the front. There were about fifty pages of parchment bound in the book, white and fresh as could be. "This is your practice book for when you are not in class." Opening the cover, she showed Cara the first page with the alphabet carefully printed on a lined piece of paper and then showed her that the rest of the pages were lined yet blank. "I hope you will use it well. 

"As for what you should do now, unless you would like to stay and work some more on your letters, you are excused to return to the common room to prepare for your next class. I bid you good luck on your first day and hope that it is enjoyable." Gwen sat back, allowing the young woman to choose whatever path she wanted without pressure from her teacher.