Mrs. Marshall, I would like to ask for an extension on the deadline for the argumentative essay due on the 16th. Though I have worked as best I could through it, I've recently been in a mental state which was not conducive to productivity in writing (as is evidenced by my spike in recent absences), and I find that I will be presently unable to turn in an essay that is indicative of my best work. However, with an extension to work further, I will be more likely to submit a result that would satisfy the requirements for the assignment as well as a product that will result in my best mental state. Thank you for considering,