(TAKEN FROM THE TEACHERS’ GUIDE TO STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT)

Read the topic in the box below, and write a well-organized composition of at least 150-200 words. Be sure to follow the suggestions listed under the box.

WRITING TOPIC

Suppose your teacher is going to be absent. Write a composition for your principal in which you choose one person you would like to have as a substitute teacher and explain why.

Before you begin to write, think about a person you would like to have as a substitute teacher. The substitute can be anybody. Why would that person be a good substitute teacher?

Now write a multi-paragraph composition choosing one person you would like to have as a substitute teacher and explain why.

Give specific details and explain why you think the way you do so that the reader will understand what you mean.

Be sure to write clearly and check your composition for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. You should write an outline, rough draft and final draft

Only the final draft will be scored.

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