I wish my teacher knew that it makes me feel bad and dumb when I am paired to read with someone.  I feel I am slowing them down, I am embarrassed that they see how bad I am.

I wish my teacher knew that I feel stupid when I am the only one that has to read with them.

I wish my teacher knew that when we are working in a group and the other kids won’t let me write because I take too long or my writing is messy, that I feel sad and stupid.

I wish my teacher knew that it is hard for me to concentrate when we have to read.  I struggle and concentrate so much to read the word that I need a break.  So when I look around or tap my pencil I am taking a needed break.  I don’t mean to not pay attention.

I wish my teacher knew that making me miss recess or gym class to finish school work or to read because I am slower than everyone doesn’t help me.  I have been concentrating and trying so hard that I really need the break from reading and writing.  I feel jealous that my friends are playing and I am missing it.  I feel dumb.  I really need to get up and run around so I can concentrate better.