I understand when a teacher makes corrections, and I accept them, but when they imply that I can't read, I get upset.
My essay didn't conform with my teacher's opinion of the story, so therefore, I recieved a low mark. When I talked to her about it, she said that I OBVIOUSLY read the prompt wrong and gave me a look that plainly said "can't you read?".
What do i do about this? Do I fight her? Do I let her walk over me? Any advice is welcome
2006-10-03 11:01:21 · 12 answers · asked by Rinnalaiss 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
This sounds awful, but sometimes in life we need to set aside our own pride and self respect to achieve our goal. Now don't ever set aside your moral and ethical values because that is what makes your character.
Being that you are probably not in college I would have to agree with requesting your parents to have a conference with your teacher.
If you were in college I would suggest first providing more proof why you have interpreted the text as you have. Do not come across timid or self doubting. Make your case clearly and professionally (e.g. don't use 'like', 'umm', 'you see', etc.) Then if it sounds like she still doesn't agree with you ask her how she interprets the text. Now this is where you want to take great interest in what she is saying (but don't fake it). From what you learn then modify your interpretation of future text from what you have learned. Finally ask her if she would let you rewrite the paper now that you have a better understanding of what the text is saying.
Best of luck! Just remember that liberal arts are subjective and if you can present your side with enough proof you can get your way (mostly).
2006-10-03 11:20:54 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can't do anything about it now so be the better person and let it go. Just try your best next time. The next time it happens, and I'm going to be mean about it but, Get yourself a piece of paper and write "Kiss my ***", and then give it to your teacher and ask," can YOU read this"?! I know you won't do it, but it's worth the thought, right?? :) Don't ever let anyone treat you like an idiot when you know you are not. Let this one go but if it happens again then you and maybe your parents need to have a serious talk with your teacher. Good luck and never give up!!!
2006-10-03 11:13:34 · answer #2 · answered by peg 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some teachers are like that unfortunately, if a student has a different opinion from what they teach every year again and again they instantly reject that and make comments like that.
She's your teacher and there's not much you can do, better pass than fight her.
Do not interpret this like she's "walking over you", just accept that this is a person with whom you can't collaborate. There will be a lot (and i mean A LOT) of people like this later in life. Better get used to it and try focusing your energy and efforts on people who are more intelligent and open minded. The other ones aren't worth it.
2006-10-03 11:14:25 · answer #3 · answered by Deep Thought 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is entirely possible that you chose to write an essay that did not conform to the requirements given, so it looked as though you did not read the assignment or did not read it correctly. If you disagreed with the teacher's opinion, you should have written the essay in such a way that showed you understood the assignment's requirements and then have gone on to your disagreements...
2006-10-03 11:13:27 · answer #4 · answered by sonyack 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to set up an appointment and talk to her about how you feel about her comment. Explain what you just typed in here. Also, tell her that different people have different ways of interpreting stories, and so that may be the reason the content in your essay and your opinion didn't conform with hers. Then, ask her to consider re-grading it.
Make sure you are polite and professional when talking to her. You deserve an apology, and she will most likely give you one and grade your paper again if you are polite & professional.
good luck!!
2006-10-03 11:07:57 · answer #5 · answered by Just another nickname 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Print out another copy and ask a different English teacher(preferably one that teaches the same class) to look it over as if he/she were grading it. If there is a major difference, go to your guidance counselor and show him/her both copies, and explain what happened. This all takes a while, but it worked for me in a similar situation.
2006-10-03 11:10:47 · answer #6 · answered by Sasha 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well - I would suggest you step back and realize that going to war and/or think she is walking over you is not the issue here. What you are concerned about - I assume - is your grade. I would suggest you find out what you can do to improve your grade - this is not World War III - I would suggest you don't make it so.
2006-10-03 11:07:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with your parents to have a talk with her. Maybe there is another explanation , perhaps you read her "look" the wrong way.
2006-10-03 11:10:06 · answer #8 · answered by antiekmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a very similar problem in College.You can not fight this type of person.Blow her off,make interaction minimal and know you have a great life ahead of you and she is stuck where she is 4ever!
2006-10-03 11:09:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it's your grade you're worried about, ask if you can do it over. Pay more attention to her instructions next time.
2006-10-03 11:10:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋