A written apology is nice, but teachers are much more likely to notice an actual increase in productivity. If you apply yourself from this point forward, and turn in your assignments on time, then you may be able to approach the teacher at a later date and discuss extra credit to make up for the beginning of the term if your average is suffering.

not I,m

but I’m

Drop the begging for special consideration. Ask if you can stay after school to get more help. Or a chance to finish your work before you leave. You could hand it in early.

Most important – if you promise to try harder, you have to really mean it. No accuses. No playing around. No goofing off. No excuses. got it?

You’re taking it way too seriously

Just ask her if she’ll give you partial credit

A decent teacher will realize kids mess up and make mistakes…

just stay after class and ask for help understanding what ever it is that you didn’t understand.

that will go further that begging for a “few points”