<p>I have this 20 page french paper with 1/2 of it in french that counts as our midterm grade and lets just say I haven't exactly been working on it and its due friday and there is NO way I'm going to be able to get it done in time without getting an average grade (I need at least a 90+). I was thinking about asking my teacher for an extension and explaining to her that I feel that the paper could be a lot better if I had a couple more days to finish it, my goal would be to hand it in on Monday. I think she'll say yes, because she's been pretty nice about handing in work and she really likes me. Anyway, what's the best way to ask for an extension?</p>
<p>from past experience, the best thing to do would be to go to that teacher during lunch or after school and just put it put it out there. don't ask them in an email because that makes it look like you're avoiding the issue, and teachers usually don't respond that well to them. if she likes you and she's nice and all, just explain the situation to her and hopefully she'll understand.</p>
<p>make an appointment (like, "can I see you during a free period so I can talk to you about something?")</p>
<p>You need a better reason than you just haven't been working on it, though. Make sure to talk to them in person about it...but I don't know how fair asking for an extention for it is, without a proper reason. :]</p>
<p>Typically in a class there are one or two people who can get teachers to give the class extensions on just about everything. (They're usually hard-working, marginal students whom the teacher really likes.) Go to one of those people and ask them for help.</p>
<p>Cry.</p>
<p>I'm only kidding, but I actually know a girl who cries, and gets extensions and whatnot because of it.</p>
<p>When i asked my AP World teacher for an extention on an essay after missing the day it was handed out to go on an overnight to Cornell:</p>
<p>Me: "Mr. Sunshine, I was absent Monday, so can I have an extention on the DBQ?"
Sunshine: "You're ****ing kidding me?"
Me: "Ok, I'll take that as a no."</p>
<p>So it really depends on the teacher.</p>
<p>Ouch. Rough teacher. If you're nice about it, everything might work out okay. If not, you have some time. Just don't sleep or something. o_o; You may have to pull all-nighters in college. Maybe this could be a practice round? Lol.</p>
<p>hmm i always approach after class and nicely complain about all the other assignments i have due in the upcoming week and how stressed i am. maybe throw in that i'm sick (jk). so yea and usually they're nice enough to say okay</p>
<p>Just tell them that it's your fault, you procrastinated etc... They want to know that you've learned a lesson.</p>
<p>^ BAD choice. If you say "hey, I put this off until the last minute and now I need more time...but I learned a lesson!" the teacher will laugh in your face.</p>
<p>"can i have an extension?" :D</p>
<p>lol, I'd avoid several of the suggestions in this thread...
let us know what you do and what happens though. then we can all try it (or not) next time!</p>
<p>Time to kill off a grandparent.</p>
<p>^yeahhhh... that works.
a couple times.
but you can always do the great-grandparents too. as long as you keep the ages consistent...</p>
<p>Confront her in person and talk to her about your issues. If you procrastinated and didn't have a really good point then I personally don't think she'll be accomdating. Tell her you had an overwhelming amount of applications or even volunteer an extra page of writing in French. My teachers love that but then again I attend a public school where getting to class is an accomplishment.</p>
<p>do not and i repeat DO NOT be honest. Make up a good excuse.</p>
<p>btw are you a good actor?</p>
<p>make a deal with her...that ull turn in what u got on the due date...and have the opportunity to work on it over the extension period...that way it doesnt seem like ur gonna procrastinate even more</p>
<p>well, did you ask for the extension?</p>