1. January 31, 2011 Name: _________________ # ____
Good Sub
When your teacher is ill or has to be out of the classroom, a substitute teacher is called
in. Some subs are very good. Why? What is it that makes a substitute teacher a good
sub? I'm sure that you, the students, know what it takes. You know what makes for a good
teacher so in turn, you know what it takes to be a good substitute. Be realistic and serious in
your descriptions and explanations.
Second graders write one paragraph and third graders write two paragraphs describing
what a good sub does, or what he or she is like. What do they need to do to be successful
and effective? You may want to create a list or web to get you started brainstorming. Feel
free to use the back of this sheet to make your plans.
REMEMBER:
1. ___ 2nd Grade: 3-4 sentences, 3rd Grade: 5-8 sentences
3- 5-
2. ___ topic sentence, detail sentences, concluding sentence
3. ___ focus on ideas and explaining
4. ___ clearly reworked rough draft
5. ___ final is neat and written in ink or typed
6. ___ signature of adult who helped you proofread your work for content and
PRESENTATION
7. ___ all three papers stapled together with final on top
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A Good
Sub