Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Writing a letter of complaint to teacher?

I want to write a letter to teacher telling him that i disagree with the grade he gave me on two papers that were revisions of old papers, and would appreciate it if he changed the grades. How can i voice this complaint in a sincere and non-violent method through email?Writing a letter of complaint to teacher?
Explain to him clearly that you don't think the grade you recieved is fair. The best way to handle this situation is to grab it by the horns and throw it head on. If you be too nice and dissmissive he could take it too lightly, but if your violent he could take it in the wrong way. Word choice is really important, expecially through email.

Give him examples on why you don't feel he graded these papers correctly, and make sure you have points to back it up. Also the best thing you could do is actually go up to this teacher and tell him face to face, that could make him respect you a bit more. But if your not comfortable with that I can totally understand..I'm the same way.

If he doesn't listen you can allways go to the guidance cousnelor and try to have them help you out. I'm sure if you write a good enough letter that your teacher will have nothing to argue with. Ask a couple of people to help you revise it if you have to, good luck!Writing a letter of complaint to teacher?
is there a school councillor you could get to help you with this
I think it's a good idea to write a letter of complaint. And it's also a good idea to be sincere and non-violent. It shows you are polite but have initiative.



The first thing I suggest is to write two letters. The first won't be delivered and the second will. I find when I write letters about stuff like this, the first turns out to be a bit fiery and not-so-nice. When I write the second, I've calmed down a lot and can think clearly when writing.



Try writing in a formal manner. Start off with ';Dear Mr. (insert teacher's name)';. Don't take up a lot of space if you don't need to. The teacher will most likely not appreciate reading three pages of fluff. But don't make it too brief either.



State clearly and concisely why you disagree. It might be helpful to write this like an essay: an introduction, three points each stating why you'd like your grades changed, and a conclusion.



Remember to keep calm and to think in a polite and respectful manner. It will flow into your letter.



I hope this helps. You may wish to finish up with a closing such as, ';Thank you,'; or ';Best Regards,';. Don't use contractions such as can't or won't, but instead the full phrases, like cannot and will not.
To be brutally honest, I wouldn't email a teacher or instructor a complaint. Even, if it is the nicest toned letter in the world it can still be taken wrong..



if you want to talk to the teacher talk to them in person, even if it is hard :)
I am sorry that your teacher made such a tragic mistake and i agree it's good to keep a cool head and write a letter just explaining that you worked hard on these subjects and papers and would like to please know why they did not get a better grade..That's harsh that he did not even look at one and just probably breezed thru the other..I wish you good luck in getting this matter solved.' as soon as possible... Cami

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