E-mail that I sent to my students about the Franz Kafka Essay

Dear Students,

I've received 70 Kafka essays out of 130 students. That is just over
50%.This is both positive and negative as an outcome.

For those of you that completed the essay, this is some of the best
work I've ever had the opportunity to grade and you all should be
proud of yourselves for your tremendous efforts and improvements.

However, for those of you who didn't complete the essay, you're only
hurting yourself. I know for a fact that I did everything I could in
the classroom to make the text exciting and to make the assignment
easier. You had an outline made for you by your fellow students and
myself, yet you still failed to complete the assignment. This is an
insult to yourselves, a disgrace to our school, and a shameful way to
end the second marking period.

We strive for excellence in our lives and because of who we are and
where we come from we have to work twice as hard to achieve that
excellence. The truth, though, is that if you're not even willing to
work to 10% of your ability level you'll never achieve the great
things I know you're all capable of.

If you didn't complete the essay, it's still due. It will be the 1st
grade of the 3rd marking period. Don't think because the 2nd marking
period is over you got to dodge this essay. Your laziness will find
you and it will land you in summer school. Know that I won't be giving
out 65s like they're candy. Also know that if you haven't been working
to the best of your abilities I already have you marked and have
submitted your name to higher authorities.

Be wary, the race for your summer and your ELA credit is on...

Cordially,

D. Romero AKA the Grammatical Reaper