My English Teacher is Creating this policy: if you give a christmas gift to a Teacher you will get Extra Credit points for that class.
any ideas???
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2006-11-04 17:52:20 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
his is a big fan of 60's rock.
Mr. Hawking if u r reading this please send a reply via email.
If any of you punks make fun of his name you will be reported.
2006-11-04 17:55:56 · update #1
sorry wrldzgr8stdad i'm not screwed for extra credit.
it is called respect.
2006-11-04 17:58:16 · update #2
if you had a bad grade would you really say "it is against the law for a teacher to give extra credit for gifts. "
the whole point of the extra credit is "rewarding a student for showing respect for a teacher."
in reality is that illegal? I don't think so!!!!
2006-11-04 18:10:07 · update #3
ok let me rephrase the question so you jewish folks and African Americans can calm down!
A gift for saying thank you for all of your hard work.
2006-11-04 18:14:36 · update #4
Btw everyone the gives him a gift gets 5 points.
2006-11-04 18:21:22 · update #5
Sorry Sweet T. i'm not catholi
100% Christian
2006-11-05 06:45:39 · update #6
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PLEASE READ THE DETAILS.
2006-11-05 06:47:32 · update #7
find an old record at an atique shop of old 60's try to find an old record of his favoriate band?
2006-11-04 18:02:25 · answer #1 · answered by Curious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree w/wrldsgr8stdad - can we say EXTORTION???? Perhaps a copy of George Orwell's 1984, or a comprehensive history of the Third Reich would be appropriate...or, go to this website:
www.philosophersguild.com
and see if you can purchase a "Shakesperian Insults Mug"....he just might get the hint. No teacher should EVER expect to reap personal gains from the efforts of his/her students, in any form, outside of knowing that s/he has given the gift of knowledge or sparked a love of learning. The point of giving extra credit is as a reward for extra effort expended on the part of the student to delve more deeply into the particular subject being taught and learning something on his/her own that may not have been covered in the course of regular schoolwork assignments, and showing a deeper understanding of that subject than is required by the course curriculum. If I were your parent and I found out about this ridiculous request, I would be having a serious discussion with the school board about whether or not this person really needs to be teaching children (and you ARE a child, even though you may not think so). RE your most recent comment, a gift should be something given freely, not as a requirement for some other consideration (extra credit points).
2006-11-04 18:12:48 · answer #2 · answered by flidais 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, unless the assignment is about being generous I can't see how you should get extra "credit" (as in points for learning) for giving a personal favor to the teacher.
Still, if you were to give a present, it should be under $25 if you're in America as you'd get taxed on the gift (I believe). And if credit isn't equal to amount of money spent or niceness of the present why not just go for something inexpensive?
2006-11-04 23:23:34 · answer #3 · answered by Sudy Nim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if you can find out what kinds of books the teacher reads and buy a book as a gift. For an English teacher you might buy a small bust of Shakespeare.
2006-11-04 18:00:26 · answer #4 · answered by Edward Devere 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of you go together and get him the Trivial Pursuit game for the 60's. I bet he will like it!
by the way - that is really messed up - giving 5 points credit for gifts. That is way out of line, and I bet if the administration finds out about it - he will be in trouble.
2006-11-04 19:18:19 · answer #5 · answered by Karla R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with others that giving a gift for points is bribery. I have absolutely no problem with showing appreciation for a teacher, but if you get credit for it in your class, that's bribery. Shame on your teacher. This person must feel very low to try to get attention that way.
2006-11-06 16:32:06 · answer #6 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some Hand Made or Decorative Stationary Set!
People still write Notes and letters(Even with the Invention of Word processing!!)
2006-11-04 17:55:59 · answer #7 · answered by J. Charles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A great idea for a personal and unique gift is a handmade painting made from a photo that you send.
Check out this site: www.paintyourlife.com
The prices are reasonable and the outcome is amazing.
2006-11-05 19:03:52 · answer #8 · answered by Assaf K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your teacher that this isn't right. He better not be giving points out like: the better the gift, the more points...That would be horrible. (And against the law)
2006-11-04 18:03:30 · answer #9 · answered by pirategirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is against the law for a teacher to give extra credit for gifts.
2006-11-04 18:00:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you attend a Catholic School. An apple would be great (how about a green one). A coffee mug with a sample of several tea bags however many you can fit in that cup.
2006-11-04 19:18:02 · answer #11 · answered by Sweet T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋