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Reporting an AbsenceWhat is a good excuse?What is a bad excuse?

BrainstormWhat is a Good excuse?What is a bad excuse?Looks at the following slides.

Ask these two questions:

Whats the problem?

Is it a good excuse or a bad excuse?

My car broke down.

My child is sick at home.

Im sick.

I woke up late.

Im having personal problems.

The weather is cloudy and cold.

I HAVE A DOCTORS APPOINTMENT!Dont forget to.

ask these two questions:

Whats the problem?

Is it a good excuse or a bad excuse?

I have to work.

There was a death in my family.

My dog ate my homework.

Im going to have surgery.I dont feel like going to school.

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Im not prepared for the test.My car broke down.I have a personal problem./ I'm getting a divorce.I have to work.My children are sick at home./ My child is sick at home.I'm sick.I have an appointment.There was a death in my family./ My father died.I woke up late.I don't feel like coming to school.I am scared of taking the test./ I'm not prepared for the test.The weather is cloudy and cold.I didn't finish my homework./ My child didn't finish his/her homework. My dog ate my homework.I'm having surgery.Good and Bad Excuses