Read the case scenario and develop an “i” statement. your english teacher hands back your essay that you worked on for days and she says, “i know you are capable of much better work. your spelling and grammar are atrocious. an elementary student could have done a better job.” your reply….

When replying, you want to be nice to your English teacher (as she determines your grade), but yet still get the point across. If it was me, I would say something along the lines of...
" I know I am capable of much better work, this assignment was just harder for me and I couldn't comprehend it as well. I know this is no excuse and I will try harder and put in more effort next time. Yes, a kindergartner probably had better grammar in this assignment, but definitely not in all.
Hope this helped :)