Put a follow-up in order

You emailed Monday asking for help with a missing grade. The deadline to fix it is Friday.

Number the steps and write a follow-up that includes the deadline.

Ask in person Friday if needed

Send a short follow-up Thursday

Read your original email

Gather the assignment receipt

One possible answer: Read email → gather receipt → follow up Thursday → ask in person if needed. “I’m following up about my missing grade. I submitted it Monday. Could we check it by Friday?”