A Student's Pondering

I can understand the material, But when it comes down to the tests, I can’t think straight I don’t want to fail.

Try harder Do better Be smarter This is what you say, but can you do the same?

I’m expected to do better, “Your in a higher level” Ok? Am I a robot? Pull the lever

I don’t have enough time for myself, Not enough time to be free, Can I do this for me?

Constantly thinking about the next break I’m so excited, Stress relief.

I (Nnenna Nwughala) is a 8th grader at Accokeek Academy. I love reading books and understanding different perspectives. I came up with this book idea after hearing what a lot of students say about school.

Wake up, Dress up, the Sun is up Another student morning day Time for an endless cycle

Social studies, reading, math, science They form an alliance My brain's picture frame, Are we really learning or is it the grades to obtain?

Author: Nnenna Nwughala Title: A Student's Pondering Publication City: Accokeek Publication Company/Publisher: Prince George's County Publication /Copyright Year: 2021

Walk into the class “Open your google classroom” Sure, we need assignments, That’s reasonable It’s just tiring And complaining about how much work you have to grade doesn’t make it better

Put in some work and make them interesting Involve more activities, Get the class listening

Poem Individual Accokeek Academy 8th Grade Nnenna Nwughala

I try to make my parents happy With my work and success But to them my grades are a mess

All A’s and one B isn’t “good enough” How can I hold up? Can you do it? Are you me?

Coming home from a long day of school, Do I have time to relax? Or is homework the max

In need to clear my mind, Before I break down Can someone confirm, Is my effort enough?

Why can’t nobody look at our actual potential? Not paper proof that we work well You know people work differently

I guess sometimes I think what would I be without my good grades? I tell myself I need to be a straight A student&nbsp; In need for academic validation

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