666 Devil Street
Beverley Hills, California,
90210
May 16, 2011
Mr. Kleats
Soccer Coach
1234 Green Avenue,
Penticton, British Columbia
V2A 3W1
Dear Mr. Kleats:
My name is Ricky Bobby, I am the concerned father of my son Bobby. I really appreciate you volunteering to be the coach for the soccer team. A lot of parents are very thankful that you are taking time out of your day to coach. I have a few concerns that my son has told me about and I need to inform them to you.
Over the past few practices I have been told you have been arriving late. I know you might have a busy schedule because of other important things you have, and as a parent I can easily relate to that. Some of the drills you are running are a little bit too difficult for the young children and my son is having a bit of trouble learning some of them. I would highly appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to help out my son and his team mates a little more. Also, during some of the games I have noticed that you have been talking negatively to some of the players about how winning is important. These kids are only ten years old and they are only out on the field to have fun and have a good time.
I would like to make a few suggestions. Maybe you should think about hiring an assistant coach so he can start practices on time and teach the players a few drills that are age appropriate. This is only a house league so the players probably don't mind if they win or not. It would be better if talked to them in a more positive manner and just let them play.
Thank you for your time to read this letter of concern. I hope you and the players develope as a strong team together.
Sincerely,
Ricky Bobby
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Homework is a Students Favorite Thing to do.
The fine students that attend the incomparable high school, Princess Margaret Secondary, always get there homework handed in on time. Dating back one hundred years ago, not one single scholar has handed in an assignment, essay, or piece of writing late. This is probably because all the students have such wonderful schedules they lay out every day when they get home from school. The average student spends around two hours to complete their homework. I stole one students schedule for investigation and I have to agree, with that schedule, it would be impossible for a student not to complete his or her homework.
30 minutes contemplating whether to do their homework or not.
1 second to make up their mind that they will actually do something.
2 minutes to pull out a pencil and a piece of paper.
10 minutes thinking of something to write about.
20 minutes glaring at their peers boring status updates on facebook.
10 minutes of alternating looking in the fridge and cupboards for something to eat.
10 minutes making their meal and then eating it.
5 minutes to write a poor introduction paragraph.
15 minutes staring blankly at the piece of paper not knowing what to write next.
3 minutes complaining to their mom that the assignment is stupid and the teacher didn't teach them anything.
10 minutes listening to their mom lecture them about that they need to do well in school or their life will suck.
15 minutes quickly finishing the assignment and hoping the teacher won't count it for marks.
In the remaining time left, the student will make some more food, go watch Family Guy or Two and a Half Men, then go pass out some nights in their bed and some nights on the couch. It's astonishing that with so little time, a student can get so much of their homework done and hand it in the following day.
It really baffles me that teachers are not satisfied with a students half ass job on an assignment. They handed all their assignments in on time so why not give them full marks. It makes perfect sense to do so. For example, this little piece of writing I just wrote, I completed in about a half hour and the important thing is, it was handed in on time. So, Mr. Van Camp, if I do not recieve full marks for completing this "fun" assignment, I will be severely dissappointed.
30 minutes contemplating whether to do their homework or not.
1 second to make up their mind that they will actually do something.
2 minutes to pull out a pencil and a piece of paper.
10 minutes thinking of something to write about.
20 minutes glaring at their peers boring status updates on facebook.
10 minutes of alternating looking in the fridge and cupboards for something to eat.
10 minutes making their meal and then eating it.
5 minutes to write a poor introduction paragraph.
15 minutes staring blankly at the piece of paper not knowing what to write next.
3 minutes complaining to their mom that the assignment is stupid and the teacher didn't teach them anything.
10 minutes listening to their mom lecture them about that they need to do well in school or their life will suck.
15 minutes quickly finishing the assignment and hoping the teacher won't count it for marks.
In the remaining time left, the student will make some more food, go watch Family Guy or Two and a Half Men, then go pass out some nights in their bed and some nights on the couch. It's astonishing that with so little time, a student can get so much of their homework done and hand it in the following day.
It really baffles me that teachers are not satisfied with a students half ass job on an assignment. They handed all their assignments in on time so why not give them full marks. It makes perfect sense to do so. For example, this little piece of writing I just wrote, I completed in about a half hour and the important thing is, it was handed in on time. So, Mr. Van Camp, if I do not recieve full marks for completing this "fun" assignment, I will be severely dissappointed.
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