Example Email 1
Subject: Request for a Teacher Change
Hello Ms. Katzman, My name is _______________ and I am a senior at LZHS. I was wondering if you
would mind allowing me to change my English teacher. I would like to change my teacher from
_______________to _______________. I had _______________ in the past as a sophomore and he was
a great teacher that got through to me and improved my writing skills which I will most definitely need
for college. I felt that I excelled in his class and I need the highest marks possible to get the scholarship I
am hoping for. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! Sincerely, _______________
Criteria for Success:
Structure writing around a purpose
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Subject line is brief and informative
Greeting is appropriate
Closing is appropriate
Support a main idea
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Body of email contains an introduction that explains who you are
Body of email contains a description of what you want
Body of email contains information on why it would be of benefit to accommodate your request
Body of email contains details about desired response
Word choice and grammar
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Language is professional/formal
Writing is free of grammar and spelling errors
Example Email 2
Subject: Level Change
Hello, I've been trying to find you for a few weeks now but I haven't been able to come across you. I am
looking for a signature on my level change slip, this is my last step, I have already discussed with my
counselor and teacher! please let me know when and where I can stop by real quick!
Criteria for Success:
Structure writing around a purpose
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Subject line is brief and informative
Greeting is appropriate
Closing is appropriate
Support a main idea
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Body of email contains an introduction that explains who you are
Body of email contains a description of what you want
Body of email contains information on why it would be of benefit to accommodate your request
Body of email contains details about desired response
Word choice and grammar
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Language is professional/formal
Writing is free of grammar and spelling errors
Example Email 3
Subject: Extension on the due date on the research paper
Dear, Dr.Katzman how are you doing? I am just emailing you in regards to an extension on the due date.
I have been really busy with sports and training i was hoping if you would be kind enough to extend it so
i could show you my full potential on my paper. Please and thank you.
Criteria for Success:
Structure writing around a purpose
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Subject line is brief and informative
Greeting is appropriate
Closing is appropriate
Support a main idea
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Body of email contains an introduction that explains who you are
Body of email contains a description of what you want
Body of email contains information on why it would be of benefit to accommodate your request
Body of email contains details about desired response
Word choice and grammar
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Language is professional/formal
Writing is free of grammar and spelling errors
Example Email 4
Subject: Job Shadowing
Good morning ______________,
My name is _____________ and I am a senior at Lake Zurich High School. I am interested in posibily job
shadowing you during a few of your classes. From being in school for almost 17 years, becoming a
teacher intrests me more and more every day. You are a great teacher and I believe that shadowing you
would be a great experience and would help me to see if becoming a teacher is what I want to do
through college, and when I am older. Let me know if it is possible that I can sit in on a few of your
classes. It would be greatly appreciated! Have a great day and I look forward to hearing back from you!
Thank you,
___________
Criteria for Success:
Structure writing around a purpose
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Subject line is brief and informative
Greeting is appropriate
Closing is appropriate
Support a main idea
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Body of email contains an introduction that explains who you are
Body of email contains a description of what you want
Body of email contains information on why it would be of benefit to accommodate your request
Body of email contains details about desired response
Word choice and grammar
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Language is professional/formal
Writing is free of grammar and spelling errors
Example Email 5
Subject:
Hello _________,
My name is _________. I am emailing you regarding a spot in your English 4 composition class. I
understand that the class is full, but you have the ability to open up one more spot. I am really
interested in taking this course for a couple of reasons. First, I believe that it will greatly improve my
writing skills. I have many college essays to write and I could use some improvement in my writing skills.
Second, I really enjoy writing. This would be a very fun class for me to take. If you could open up another
spot for me in the class I would really appreciate it. Please let me know in the next few days if you are
able to do so. Thank You.
Sincerely,
_____________
Criteria for Success:
Structure writing around a purpose
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Subject line is brief and informative
Greeting is appropriate
Closing is appropriate
Support a main idea
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Body of email contains an introduction that explains who you are
Body of email contains a description of what you want
Body of email contains information on why it would be of benefit to accommodate your request
Body of email contains details about desired response
Word choice and grammar
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Language is professional/formal
Writing is free of grammar and spelling errors
Example E-mail 6
Subject: Register for Class
Dear ___________
My name is ________, I have been trying to get accepted into your music class and I have a couple
of questions for you. Would you be able to accept me into your class? Should we set up a meeting so i
could explain my situation to you? Also will I be allowed to join? I would be interested in joining your
class because music is one of my passions. I would love to be taught more about it and I believe that you
will be able to teach me much more than i could teach myself from my books. I play the piano, guitar,
and saxophone I am an admixture. I am also a new student at LZHS. I would greatly appreciate it if you
would let me join your music class. I know that it is full but i believe that i would be a great addition to
your class.
Sincerely,
_____________
Criteria for Success:
Structure writing around a purpose
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Subject line is brief and informative
Greeting is appropriate
Closing is appropriate
Support a main idea
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Body of email contains an introduction that explains who you are
Body of email contains a description of what you want
Body of email contains information on why it would be of benefit to accommodate your request
Body of email contains details about desired response
Word choice and grammar
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Language is professional/formal
Writing is free of grammar and spelling errors