Diary of a 4th Grader

Trouble

Dear Diary,

I didn't think things could get any worse, but they did! Loud Girl was talking in class, and Mr. Anderson thought it was me! Now I have to sit in an empty chair all the way in the back of the room. I can't even see the board. A boy named Ben sits next to me, and he's always looking at whatever I'm doing and getting into my business. It's not fair! Alison is three seats away from me, but I can't talk to her. And Mr. Anderson even took this diary away when he caught me trying to sneak it. I hope he didn't read anything in it! That would be terrible. A male teacher who watches me like a hawk, thinks I'm a troublemaker, AND knows all my secrets? I just wouldn't be able to take it.
To top it off, I had to pass out papers for a test today, and I was so mad at Mr. Anderson for taking away my notebook that I passed out the papers too fast, and I got a paper cut. I had to go to the nurse and get a band-aid. When I came back, Mr. Anderson was explaining directions for the test. I didn't hear anything he said because I was too busy in the nurse's office. I just went to my desk and wrote my name on my test. But I soon realized I didn't know what to do at all! He'd left the room and locked the door from the outside, so I couldn't even get help. I probably failed the test.

Signed (sadly),

Lana