Unfortunately, many of these emails are written rather unprofessionally. Below is a handy-dandy guide to professional emails that you should send to teachers, bosses, parents, friend's parents, or anyone that you want to do something for you. Trust me when I say: people listen to you more (and are WAY nicer to you) when you send emails that are professional, kind, and well-written.
IMPORTANT NOTE: I reserve the right to say "no" to a request. Usually, this is due to the type/nature of the assignment. If this happens to you, I will explain to you the reasons for this. It is department policy to not accept late work. If I do, it is an exception, not a rule.
When you have revised your work and are asking for it to be rescored:
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you TRULY want to do better in reading and writing through revision, you MUST come visit me after school and talk about why you're getting the scores you're getting. Revision does not always mean better grades.
Dear __________,
I would like to formally ask for my assignment, ___________, to be rescored, if that is an option for this assignment. After reviewing my work and working with you after school, I have made improvements by ______________________ (you MUST provide as many specific details as you can about the ways in which you have improved your work). While I know that this creates more work for you, I want to continue improving my English skills so that I can grow to be a better reader and writer. I would tremendously appreciate if you would take the time to do this for me.
Thank you so much for your time and hard work.
Sincerely,
Your Name.
Period _
When you didn't do the work in the first place and you want to ask me to grade it anyway:
Dear __________,
I would like to formally ask for my assignment, ___________, to be scored I admit that I did not do it when first assigned. (If there are reasons, state them here). While I know that this creates more work for you, I want to continue improving my English skills so that I can grow to be a better reader and writer. I would tremendously appreciate if you would take the time to do this for me. I understand that the policy of the English department is to not accept late work, though, so if this is not something that can be graded, I will accept the choice I made in not completing the work when it was due.
Thank you so much for your time and hard work.
Sincerely,
Your Name.
Period _
When you are stressed out and overwhelmed and need to ask for an extension AT LEAST TWO DAYS BEFORE something major (like an essay) is due:
Dear ___________,
I know that _____ is due in two days, and I'm doing my best to complete the task with as much quality as possible, but I'm looking at my schedule over the next few days and I am feeling a little overwhelmed by everything. (This is where you list your crazy life stuff).
For these reasons, I would like to politely request an extension for this assignment. If my extension is accepted, I will complete this assignment and turn it in in the appropriate manner by __time_____ on __date______. If this is not an acceptable extension time and date, I will happily accept the extension time and date that you provide me, and I will also completely understand if you feel that an extension on this assignment is not acceptable at this time.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Period _
When you have a zero and don't know why:
Dear __________,
I am concerned about the zero that I have for _________. It is my understanding that I have completed the necessary requirements for this assignment, and am wondering if you might be able to assist me in removing that zero. (Insert what you believe was done that means you shouldn't have a zero, IF necessary.) What, if anything, may I do to remedy the situation? I would appreciate your help!
Sincerely,
Your name
Period _
When someone (like your teacher) forgets to do something they promised to do and you need them to do it:
Dear ____,
I'm sorry to bother you about this again, but I wanted to check in with you about _________. We discussed the matter when _____________, and you/we agreed that _____________. I'm sure you're busy, but I wanted to follow up, just in case. Will you let me know if there is anything I can do to help?
Thank you for your time,
Your Name
Period _
BONUS Advice for this class - When you are absent:
DO NOT send me an email with the following words: "What did I miss?"
DO NOT send me an email if you haven't checked the blog post for that day and at least attempted to understand what you have missed. That's literally what the blog is for.
DO send me an email after you have completed any online work (like in Google Classroom) that says:
Dear Ms. Black,
Since I was absent on ______, I have completed ________ in Google Classroom (or replace that with whatever format you were asked to do it in). I'm hoping that you can take a few minutes to grade this assignment so I can clear my absence zeros! Thank you for your time!
Sincerely,
Your Name
Period _
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