Metacognitive Piece

Dear Ms. Brannon

                   

            I know that I am far from being the best writer and far from being the student you brag about. However, I know that I am trying and I have proved that I am trying through my essays and my homework assignments. Beginning your class was hard for me, its not easy coming to a class where it seems as if all your effort and progress doesn't matter. In my previous English classes I was excelling and receiving 90s and above, but once I stepped foot in  your class I realized that I am not getting those grades anymore. At first I wanted to give up, but I wanted to prove to myself that I belong in this class that is why I believe that I deserve a 85 average.

            I know that I have put in a great amount of effort and you can see that through my homework assignments. I am always present to your class, and I know that my friends and I talk a lot in your class (don’t take it personal we are always talking) but that hasn't stopped me from getting my work done. I have handed in all my homework,  my essays and I always take responsibility for my own actions. Just so you know, it is not easy coming to a class where it feels as if your  opinion doesn't matter. I know I have not reached the point in my writing where I write at a college level or interpreting the assignment as a college student. However, many times I may interpret something wrong, or that may seem wrong to you but correct to me but its my opinion. I understand that you have to correct me but the way you do it sometimes seems as if you are judging me. I know you mean well, but that is why I tend to keep my answers to myself and hardly participate.

            Also, sometimes when I feel that I am taking one step closer I end up taking two steps back. I know that’s how it goes sometimes and I am working on it. My efforts are there and I am proving that I deserve to take this class everyday. I put a lot of time into this class, sometimes I would only do your homework and  fall asleep after 1o’clock. I think, no I know I deserve a 85 due to all my hard work.