I am smart and not being challenged at all in my Language Arts class?

Question

Language Arts is my thing. I love to read and write. I am in seventh grade and I can read adult-level books. It is not hard for me at all. (I don't mean to sound as if I'm bragging, but I'm not about to pretend I'm dumb) My Language Arts teacher really gets under my skin. She is annoying to begin with, but then she informs us that she knows nothing about us or our skills. She refused to talk to any teachers from sixth grade. So, she has no idea who is smart, who can read well, and who cannot. And she admitted this to us! But then, we read a short story that I read in third grade and she has us answer comprehension questions like, "What is the main conflict?" and "Who is the main conflict between?" This tore me up. I couldn't belive it. And then, to make matters worse, she has us take a test on vocabulary words, asking us what words like "immensely" and "gait" meant! She then had us take a sort of reading assessment, but her lessons have not improved. Am I just in a lower class and need

and need to be moved, or will things get better? What do I do?!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, I told my parents about it, and they said that I was just overreacting. Oh, I remember now, I was "overreacting" to the fact that the remedial teacher sat in on my language arts class. We do have a talented and gifted program at the school, but it doesn't do diddly squat for anybody except artsy people.

Oh, by the way, thanks for listening and replying to all this. I didn't have anything else immediately at hand to pour myself out into.

Answer 1

Options:
1) talk to ur teacher...ask her about a more advanced class or at least giving u more advanced assignments. (probably best to try this first)

2) have ur parents talk to the teacher/school

3) talk to a counselor

4) don't say/do anything...but must be careful with this...what if u don't learn enough to get into the higher level classes in high school? u may have to try studying on ur own. (to look further into this, u can go to the high school ur planning to attend & ask about how u can make sure ur in the honors classes in the future.)

Answer 2

It appears that you are a victim of higher education; however, this problem seems to be a rising one for many students in the elementary and middle schools. As a mother, and as a former student, my advice is this:

1. Locate and read your school's Student Rights paper and/or book.

2. After you have read your rights, determine which ones are being violated and point this out to your parents.

If you are like most students, you may be the only who really cares about your education. The fact that your parent(s) careers and the necessary need for money to maintain a househoold and provide you (and your siblings, if any) the required needs of support.

3. If your parents can not help, I would suggest taking time and making an appointment for YOU to meet with your principal. Make sure that you keep a written log with names and dates of everything you have done to resolve the issue.

4. Then, if your meeting with the principal doesn't help, ask your parents to set up a meeting with the principal with YOU present. If your problems are not resolved, then it's time to request a meeting with the school board. You have the right as a student to attend any school board meeting and have your issue heard.

5. Additionally, if you have a favorite teacher (in any class), ask them and see what they suggest.

You are a gifted student who has needs that should be addressed and taken into consideration. If you want to be challenged, check with your local college and ask them if you are eligible to attend summer courses.

I'd love to know how things work out for you.

Answer 3

My advice to you is to have your parents talk to your LA teacher. When I was in seventh grade, I was in the "Lit." class (supposedly for the kids with higher academic success in that area). As some of the people in my Lit class very well could have been moved into a LA class, also there were a few in the LA class who could have moved up and took their place...doing a better job and frankly - more responsible. Have your parents speak to your teacher (have them explain that you are not being challenged, and you aren't actually learning anything "new" in your LA class). Maybe once your parents talk to her, she will look at the class you're in with a whole new outlook (as I'm sure your teacher really does want what is best for your learning abilities).

Answer 4

Just keep reading all you can outside of class. You will always have good and bad teachers, and it will take time for her to figure out who is really a good reader and writer. If your school has advanced placement classes you can ask the guidance counsellor if you can test into that class. Or just take it easy and read all you want to on your own time. I always used to read the entire textbook the first week and then tuck other books in my backpack to read while everyone else did the lessons!

Answer 5

I would try to: 1) get into a different class, or 2) talking with her and letting her know that you are needing to be challenged more. Perhaps she will let you do an independent study project. Good luck.

Answer 6

Tell your parents about your problem. Then get them to talk to your principal. It is this teacher's job to KNOW about her students, and she should have read all your files before the year started.

Even students in public schools should never have to put up with teachers who have no desire to teach.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

I agree with Rhonda R above.

It's great that you are seeking a challenge!

Answer 9

enjoy an easy a, challenge yourself out of school-high school and college are not far off-