Notes-Planning

When you're given a prompt, sometimes it's just really hard to get started.

A-Attack the prompt-cross out unnecessary words and circle key words that are important to your response B-Brainstorm possible answers-circle your top answers/supports C-Choose the order of your response D-Detect errors before turning in
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Record yourself vocalizing your response. Play the recording back to help begin planning/brainstorming.
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ALWAYS use a graphic organizer. I find webs are the easiest to use, but everyone prefers something different.
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from Kelly Gallagher's //Teaching Adolescent Writers//