Member Since: August 21, 2006
Answers: 5
Last Update: September 3, 2006
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I love my schedule this year, but my english class is just horrible. The teacher only gave an A to one person last year, and it was a 90%. All of my friends have said she's extremely hard, and she even told us today that she is tough. This isn't an AP or honors class either. There are 3 other english classes that I could be in. I might fill out a schedule-change form to get a different teacher. If they don't let me change teachers, what do I do?? (link)
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1. Do all the reading twice no matter what.
This will give you a clear idea of the thematic and technical
aspects that are important from the novel or poem.
Teachers who fancy themselves all important tend to like nit-picky facts, so if you've read it twice you'll be more apt to pick up on details.
2. Talk in class.
Always have an opinion on everything the teacher asks, and be ready with hand up. This can really really make a difference in what the teacher thinks of you and what you learn from the class.
3. Have a trusted teacher read your essays first.
Take your papers to a favorite teacher before you turn them in to this teacher and get their feedback-- they'll catch the small things that this teacher would mark you down for without the penalty.
Be as good a student as you can be, and don't let yourself slack because the class seems impossible. If a class is being fairly run, it is not impossible to get an A. If you've been in the class for a semester and feel as if it was not fairly run, tell your counselor about it and request a switch.
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Rating: 5
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I can't get any of my classes changed or dropped after the first week of school. Thank goodness they let me change teachers.
Thanks for the advice though! It was really helpful and I will look back on it in the future. =)
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