[Clear, relevant subject line] Substitute for my class 10/6? [Formal greeting] Dear fellow teachers, [Clear, concise body of email using a “work culture” appropriate tone] I’m writing to see if anyone is available to take over for my English Language Arts class on October 6th at 1:45 PM. I have a very important doctor’s appointment that I cannot reschedule. My plan for the day involves group presentations (you would simply need to mediate and allot time for each group to present). I’ll leave the attendance list and presentation schedule on my desk. It’s a great group of kids and the class should be a breeze! Please let me know ASAP by replying to this email, calling my office, or stopping me in the hallway if you see me flitting around. 😃 [Professional closing] Thanks, Tiffani “Doc” Millner [Contact information] T_Millner@consciousacademy.org 512-995-0382 (ext. 129)