Dear Ms
I'm willing to bet that the rest of the year would be great. I know I still have a lot to catch up on, but I will try my best to get on pace. That's the consequence I get for coming in this late, right? I hope you won't lose patience over me, I can't guarantee that I will be a perfect student, but I will put an effort in my studies.
Please be aware that I don't have all my books with me yet, but I will sometime next week. What should I do for the time being? Please lend me your guidance Take care and God Bless.
Sincerely,
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I just got into a new school and well... I'm sending this to my American Lit teacher as a common courtesy on my behalf. How can I give more 'oomph' to this letter without sounding so formal or childish? Also, please check my grammar, I can only hope to God that it's alright. Thank you in advance. :)
2007-10-04 06:34:57 · 6 answers · asked by questionprincess 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
My teacher is said to be a devout christian.
2007-10-04 06:43:33 · update #1
but other than that is the letter ok? grammar-wise? Should I add or omit anything?
2007-10-04 06:44:43 · update #2
the kids are snobs to begin with and apparently "too busy" with their hw/tests/projects... what's a girl to do??
2007-10-04 16:27:16 · update #3
I would take out the "God Bless" because it is impolite to assume what religion (if any) your teacher is.
2007-10-04 06:39:32 · answer #1 · answered by nondescript 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am looking forward to taking your class. I think the remainder of the year will be great! I know I still have a lot to catch up on, but I will try my best to get on pace. I understand that I'll need to work extra hard from enrolling into the class so late in time. I hope you won't lose your patience with me. I can't guarantee that I will be the perfect student, but I'm motivated to do well in my studies.
Please note that I do not have all my required (text)books yet, but I will have them by next week at the latest. Could you please advise me on what I should do for the timebeing? Your time and help is greatly appreciated.
2007-10-04 13:51:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you should say it in person. Check out his/her office hours and drop by. It will make more of an impression, i think.
If you do send the letter, take out the 'God Bless' and the 't' in 'take care' should not be capitilized. Especially to an English Teacher. I would take out the entire last sentence and just end it like this: "Please be aware that I don't have all my books with me yet, but I will sometime next week. Sincerely, So-and-so" Don't ask your teacher what you should do in the meantime. Duh. You should partner up with someone else, or find a way to study.
2007-10-04 14:34:01 · answer #3 · answered by Katie G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Teach,
I am asking for your patience in this matter at this time. I came into your class at a late date and am doing my best to catch up on all my assignments. I will be getting my books next week. If you could please reserve some time after class where I could review some of the assignments, that would be great. Again, thank you for your patience in this matter.
Sincerely,
so & so.
2007-10-04 13:45:13 · answer #4 · answered by lpogue2005 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would take out the part about not guaranteeing you'll be a perfect student. You're already raising concerns.
Also, "I will put an effort in my studies." Everyone puts an effort of SOME sort. Write that it'll be your best effort. Otherwise why bother saying it?
2007-10-04 13:43:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it looks pretty good. I would just send it the way it is.
2007-10-04 14:03:07 · answer #6 · answered by skeet monroe 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋