AboutSamuel Noel Expertise I`m a NY state certified high school English (and music) teacher for a New York City high school. I currently teach Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition. My passion is for literature (English and American), creative writing, and artistic historical periods. I`ve been teaching since 1992 and love it. Do I know it all? No! I`m a professional student. The best way to learn is to teach!
Experience I have taught freshman composition and literature (college-level) as well as Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition, and high school English.
Question hey, am Lisa currently in the 9th grade from India. I love Literature and the english language (my 1st language at school) but i don't recieve marks or grades that satisfy me. Am not sure where am going wrong. Since your a teacher I'd like to ask u from ur point of view, how would u like answers of shakespear and poems be written? wat would u like to see. I have asked some of my teachers at school as well but they don't really tell me wat am doing wrong. Escpecially in English language. I love the language so much but i get miserable marks. So pls tell me what am supposed to watch out of and how i can make my answers a but more worthy so it can deserve a higher mark
thanx alot
Lisa
Answer Hi Lisa,
What works for one teacher, does not necessarily apply to another. Even the expectations of a teacher differs from class to class. You need to sit down with your teachers privately and go over their expectations so that it is clear. You should ask for their rubrics so you fully understand how they are grading you. If they cannot tell you how you are being graded and how you can improve, you should speak to their supervisors.
I can't tell you what I expect from a student analyzing Shakespeare because it depends on the course being taught, the specific assignment given, and the needs of the student. A student taking Advanced Placement English is held to a higher standard than a student in my 10th grade English class. If a student is an English Language Learner or has special needs, that too makes a difference.
So again, you have to have a one-on-one conversation with your instructors; you should have very clear questions about what their expectations are how you are graded. If you are not satisfied with their answers, you should have your parent/guardian intervene by speaking to your teachers and/or their supervisor.
