Communication
Activity:
 Please Write
Person:
 Students
Type of Situation:
Request Letter of Recommendation
Description:
 Shannon has asked you for a letter of recommendation for entry into an advanced placement class. She has done poorly in your science lab class.
Instructions or Question:
 What do you do?
Your Answer:
(Select one to see the choice recommended by an experienced teacher)
Deliberately miss the application deadline to avoid writing the letter.
Suggest she select another teacher who might be a better choice.
Tell her you’re not comfortable writing the letter given her past class performance.
Ask her to draft a letter and you’ll sign it.
Make up something flattering so the student will like you. After all, it’s not really your problem.
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