Post by TreasureFinder on Jan 14, 2005 23:20:53 GMT -5
It's called: "Find as many grammatical mistakes within the letter that a school board member sent me as a response to one I sent her."
My Letter:
Mrs O'Donnell,
This letter is from a student currently attending Franklin High School regarding the new policy enforcing a reformed teacher's dress code. Returning to school on January 5, 2005, many students noticed that their teachers no longer wore any form of blue jeans. Currently, 'acceptable' dress can be considered an un-tucked pocket t-shirt with khaki pants. This is noticeably more distracting to students than an outfit consisting of dress blue jeans, an tucked in shirt and a belt. I have heard many students comment on how unprofessional teachers look, while still adhering to the new dress code. It is a shame that school board members and administrators take unjust actions against teachers by enforcing frivolous regulations. Surely there are more pressing issues than the appearance of teachers. Many students do not care about their teacher's appearance; some even feel at east when they can relate to how a teacher dresses. However, it is true that teaching is a highly import
ant profession, and that teachers must look professional. Enforcing a dress code that allows un-tucked pocket t-shirts is not professional. I can assure you that if the new dress code is not repealed, or at least reconsidered, and teachers are not allowed to wear acceptable (neither faded nor worn out) blue jeans, you will not be receiving my parents support in the upcoming elections. I can also assure you that many of my fellow students feel the same way, and are informing their parents about this situation.
Respectfully,
Joshua Frederick
Her Response:
Thank you very much for your comments. I disagree with you most wholeheartedly, and judging from the calls and emails and comments made directly to me I am in good company! Teachers themselves have complained loudly about how some of their colleagues dress. It is after all work attire and I believe students are worth dressing up for students, even if it is only in khaki pants! By the way, teachers can still wear jeans up to 20 per cent of the time! And sandals (with bare feet). Clint district doesn't allow any of that!!!! Neither do most districts in the state of Texas which I know first hand since I am a state board member.
Thought I respectfully disagree with you I was very glad to hear from you!
Dr. O.
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Whoever can count the most mistakes first, wins! Beware of sentence fragments, excessive use of exclamation points, left out commas, misspelled words, incoherent run-on sentences, and sentences that absolutely make no sense, what so ever!
My Letter:
Mrs O'Donnell,
This letter is from a student currently attending Franklin High School regarding the new policy enforcing a reformed teacher's dress code. Returning to school on January 5, 2005, many students noticed that their teachers no longer wore any form of blue jeans. Currently, 'acceptable' dress can be considered an un-tucked pocket t-shirt with khaki pants. This is noticeably more distracting to students than an outfit consisting of dress blue jeans, an tucked in shirt and a belt. I have heard many students comment on how unprofessional teachers look, while still adhering to the new dress code. It is a shame that school board members and administrators take unjust actions against teachers by enforcing frivolous regulations. Surely there are more pressing issues than the appearance of teachers. Many students do not care about their teacher's appearance; some even feel at east when they can relate to how a teacher dresses. However, it is true that teaching is a highly import
ant profession, and that teachers must look professional. Enforcing a dress code that allows un-tucked pocket t-shirts is not professional. I can assure you that if the new dress code is not repealed, or at least reconsidered, and teachers are not allowed to wear acceptable (neither faded nor worn out) blue jeans, you will not be receiving my parents support in the upcoming elections. I can also assure you that many of my fellow students feel the same way, and are informing their parents about this situation.
Respectfully,
Joshua Frederick
Her Response:
Thank you very much for your comments. I disagree with you most wholeheartedly, and judging from the calls and emails and comments made directly to me I am in good company! Teachers themselves have complained loudly about how some of their colleagues dress. It is after all work attire and I believe students are worth dressing up for students, even if it is only in khaki pants! By the way, teachers can still wear jeans up to 20 per cent of the time! And sandals (with bare feet). Clint district doesn't allow any of that!!!! Neither do most districts in the state of Texas which I know first hand since I am a state board member.
Thought I respectfully disagree with you I was very glad to hear from you!
Dr. O.
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Whoever can count the most mistakes first, wins! Beware of sentence fragments, excessive use of exclamation points, left out commas, misspelled words, incoherent run-on sentences, and sentences that absolutely make no sense, what so ever!
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