How to Get Your Voice Heard at School
Part 1 - Via Email. An example of an email that was used to get my voice heard at school.
There was once an issue in which I - and a couple of others - were the only person prepared for a presentation at school.
As you might imagine it was embarrassing and worse of all my teacher was not in so was unaware of the event! I thought to myself how can I approach this issue while still remaining professional?
The answer of course was a formal email!
Now
I'll give you quiet gals and guys a couple of tips before you read the example*
*names have been changed to protect identities!
(1) Thesaurus practically everything! It makes you sound smart and takes no time at all =]
(2) Use a punchy subject header. It entices the reader and provides a good summary of what your emotions in the email will be!
(3) End with the correct formalities for whomever you are addressing. Nothing spoils/undermines a well thought out correspondence then an informal/inappropriate ending!
If this is hard to remember just think TUE
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Now here's an example of one I sent my teacher regarding the issue I stated at the beginning of the "How To" article
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Subject: Bloody Ell Miss!!!
Miss E... I have an issue to discuss with you.
I can safely say that I have never been so outraged and embarrassed in all my life.
It all began this morning. Twas only I who arrived at the specified time (8:20am). Sunshine* arrived shortly after (8:22am) - as her bus was a no show. Sunset* arrived early as well.
Then we all sat in the front row of the Chapel, awaiting the arrival of the others (e.g. the role play crew). Mr Wally* introduced the play then we were mortified at having to admit that half the form did not turn up. He then asked if they were anywhere - I for one knew that Glenndoline* was in as I saw her not two minutes before.
He then made Sunshine*, Sunset* and I come up to the front, read our ghastly bible readings/prayers. It was atrocious!
Not one person clapped or looked remotely interested.
As you may or may not know, I do not particularly enjoy speaking in front of large groups of people and I found this experience extremely stressful and traumatic.
I hope you understand my anger and deal with the rest of the 'no shows' accordingly.
Thank you for your time.
And I hope you feel better soon.
Yours Faithfully,
Sasky Jane Becsha.
As you might imagine it was embarrassing and worse of all my teacher was not in so was unaware of the event! I thought to myself how can I approach this issue while still remaining professional?
The answer of course was a formal email!
Now
I'll give you quiet gals and guys a couple of tips before you read the example*
*names have been changed to protect identities!
(1) Thesaurus practically everything! It makes you sound smart and takes no time at all =]
(2) Use a punchy subject header. It entices the reader and provides a good summary of what your emotions in the email will be!
(3) End with the correct formalities for whomever you are addressing. Nothing spoils/undermines a well thought out correspondence then an informal/inappropriate ending!
If this is hard to remember just think TUE
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Now here's an example of one I sent my teacher regarding the issue I stated at the beginning of the "How To" article
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Subject: Bloody Ell Miss!!!
Miss E... I have an issue to discuss with you.
I can safely say that I have never been so outraged and embarrassed in all my life.
It all began this morning. Twas only I who arrived at the specified time (8:20am). Sunshine* arrived shortly after (8:22am) - as her bus was a no show. Sunset* arrived early as well.
Then we all sat in the front row of the Chapel, awaiting the arrival of the others (e.g. the role play crew). Mr Wally* introduced the play then we were mortified at having to admit that half the form did not turn up. He then asked if they were anywhere - I for one knew that Glenndoline* was in as I saw her not two minutes before.
He then made Sunshine*, Sunset* and I come up to the front, read our ghastly bible readings/prayers. It was atrocious!
Not one person clapped or looked remotely interested.
As you may or may not know, I do not particularly enjoy speaking in front of large groups of people and I found this experience extremely stressful and traumatic.
I hope you understand my anger and deal with the rest of the 'no shows' accordingly.
Thank you for your time.
And I hope you feel better soon.
Yours Faithfully,
Sasky Jane Becsha.
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