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Excused Performance Make up test       Name:  ___________________________  Date:  _________________

5 Paragraphs    Topic (circle one):  Musicianship   -  Leadership  -  Excellence  -  Dedication

FCAs:

25 points:  Brainstorming/organizing for each paragraph

10 points:  Topic stated in the INTRO paragraph

15 points:  Topic sentence in paragraphs # 2, 3, 4
15 points:  Clincher in paragraphs #2, 3, 4
15 points:  Minimum number of words in #2, 3, 4

10 points:  Topic restated in the final paragraph

10 points:  Theme in the final paragraph
100 points total

Directions:  Un-excused absences from a performance will result in a grade of zero (0%).  This essay must have 5 paragraphs, and guidelines are below:

Brainstorm at least 5 triggers for each paragraph in the boxes below

6^th grade:  Paragraph length of 80 words

7^th & 8^th grade:  Paragraph length of 100 words

High School:  Paragraph length of 125 words

Brainstorming for paragraph 1:

Word Count:  ______________

INTRO Paragraph 1: LEAD:  Hooking your reader: ______________________________________

Topic Sentence (restating the topic):    ________________________________________________

Overview of your 3 major supports:  __________________________________________________

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TRANSITION to 2nd paragraph:  _____________________________________________________

Brainstorming for paragraph 2:

Word Count:  ______________

Paragraph 2: Topic Sentence: ______________________________________________________

Primary Support:    ________________________________________________________________

3 Details for support:  ______________________________________________________________

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TRANSITION to 3rd  paragraph:  _____________________________________________________

Brainstorming for paragraph 3:

Word Count:  ______________

Paragraph 3: Topic Sentence: ______________________________________________________

Primary Support:    ________________________________________________________________

3 Details for support:  ______________________________________________________________

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TRANSITION to 4th  paragraph:  _____________________________________________________

Brainstorming for paragraph 4:

Word Count:  ______________

Paragraph 4: Topic Sentence: ______________________________________________________

Primary Support:    ________________________________________________________________

3 Details for support:  ______________________________________________________________

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TRANSITION to 5th  paragraph:  _____________________________________________________

Brainstorming for paragraph 5:

Word Count:  ______________

CONCLUSION Paragraph 5: Topic Sentence: _________________________________________

Clincher/Review the 3 supports:    ____________________________________________________

Theme for the paper:  _____________________________________________________________
(what did you learn)
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