I had a teacher claim that I had plagiarized another student's essay because I submitted it on yellowed (aged) paper. I was too embarrassed to tell her that it was hand-me-down paper from one of my dad's bosses kids' because we could not afford to purchase paper at that time. I insisted it was an original story, but she was always suspicious and I was always embarrassed.
I don't think your experience was personal. I think the sub simply wasn't accustomed to excellence in one so young. I smile at the image of someone telling you that you lack imagination and can't write.🤣🤣
I had a teacher claim that I had plagiarized another student's essay because I submitted it on yellowed (aged) paper. I was too embarrassed to tell her that it was hand-me-down paper from one of my dad's bosses kids' because we could not afford to purchase paper at that time. I insisted it was an original story, but she was always suspicious and I was always embarrassed.
Let's hope she did...
I don't think your experience was personal. I think the sub simply wasn't accustomed to excellence in one so young. I smile at the image of someone telling you that you lack imagination and can't write.🤣🤣
Great story. My sixth grade teacher gave me a failing mark on an essay because he thought my parents wrote it!
It's incredible the power that teachers have to shape lives for good or ill!
Wow, I'm glad you found your voice! We win! 🤸♂️