Email Studio: Email: A Missed Class
Foundation · about 7 minutes · aim for 100-150 words.
Your task
You missed Professor Alvarez's Biology 210 lecture on Tuesday because you were ill. Write an email to the professor.
Your email must:
- Explain why you missed the class and apologize briefly
- Ask what material or assignment you missed
- Ask how and when you can make up the work
0 words · target ≈ 100-150 words
Model email & full-answer points — after writing
Subject: Absence from Tuesday's Lecture — Biology 210
Dear Professor Alvarez,
I am writing to let you know that I missed your Biology 210 lecture on Tuesday because I was ill with the flu. I apologize for my absence and for any inconvenience it may have caused.
Could you please tell me what material was covered during the class? I have already read the assigned chapter, but I want to make sure I do not miss anything important. I would also like to know whether there was an assignment or quiz that I need to complete.
Finally, could I visit your office hours this week to discuss how I can make up the missed work? I am available on Thursday afternoon, but I can adjust to your schedule.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
Daniel Kim
A full answer must
- Address all three bullet points in separate, clear parts of the email
- Use a polite, formal tone appropriate for writing to a professor
- Give a brief, specific reason for the absence without over-explaining
- End with a clear, reasonable request and offer flexibility
- Stay within the expected length and avoid unnecessary details
Self-evaluation checklist — the 10-point review
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