Throughout my life as a student, it has always been difficult for me to understand why it is so important to do well in school, until one day when my parents thought of the idea to start rewarding me in exchange for good grades. I caught on quickly to the idea of making exceptional grades for the things that I desire. A prime example is my 870 Remington, 12-gauge shotgun that I received for earning an “A” on my Social Studies midterm. This was no ordinary shotgun. These specific shotguns were handcrafted and customized to fit young boys like myself at the time.
I was in eighth grade when Ducks Unlimited hosted a banquet at a local plantation home. These events were only possible if enough sponsors filled the attendance list. Therefore, these banquets were not in town often due to the lack of sponsors. The chances to attend this banquet were very slim. My mother refused to let me go unless I promised to make an A on my midterm. So, as excited as I was I …show more content…
He said, “I know I messed up, but if Adam somehow makes an A tomorrow on his midterm I will buy him a brand new shotgun!” I was so excited when I heard him say this!
My mother thought that this wasn’t too bad of an idea considering how he neglected to get me home with enough time to study. Of course I agreed and then headed off to bed. The next morning I woke up two hours earlier than usual to study extensively. It was hard to wake up that early because I had gotten home so late the night before. I was determined to get that shotgun. I had a goal to reach and I was going to achieve it.
When the time came to take the test I had never felt more confident. Due to the fact that I finished the test first, I was nervous that I perhaps didn’t take my time. Throughout the day I waited impatiently for the grades to be posted online. I later found out that I made a ninety-seven percent! I was filled with a mixture of joy and
I was in eighth grade when Ducks Unlimited hosted a banquet at a local plantation home. These events were only possible if enough sponsors filled the attendance list. Therefore, these banquets were not in town often due to the lack of sponsors. The chances to attend this banquet were very slim. My mother refused to let me go unless I promised to make an A on my midterm. So, as excited as I was I …show more content…
He said, “I know I messed up, but if Adam somehow makes an A tomorrow on his midterm I will buy him a brand new shotgun!” I was so excited when I heard him say this!
My mother thought that this wasn’t too bad of an idea considering how he neglected to get me home with enough time to study. Of course I agreed and then headed off to bed. The next morning I woke up two hours earlier than usual to study extensively. It was hard to wake up that early because I had gotten home so late the night before. I was determined to get that shotgun. I had a goal to reach and I was going to achieve it.
When the time came to take the test I had never felt more confident. Due to the fact that I finished the test first, I was nervous that I perhaps didn’t take my time. Throughout the day I waited impatiently for the grades to be posted online. I later found out that I made a ninety-seven percent! I was filled with a mixture of joy and