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Easy and Effective Steps to Write an Essay

Published on Jul 03, 2016

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Three Easy and Effective Steps to Writing an Essay

by: Emily Fischer
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Work the Prompt

Step I
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Read the question carefully.

What exactly is being asked?
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Circle and underline key words.

You can also write notes in the margins.
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Restate the question as a thesis or focus statement.

What do you want to prove or convey?
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Read the text.

Step II
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Read the passage carefully.

Interact with the text.
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Take notes that relate to the question.

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Brainstorm and outline your answer.

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Reexamine your thesis/focus statement.

Do you need to revise? Fix it now. 
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Write and Edit

Step III
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Using your outline,

carefully write your response so the two align.
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Remember to strategically repeat key words from your thesis/focus statement.

Use these words and phrases in both the body and closure.
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Reread and Edit

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Sit back and savor the satisfaction of a job well done.

You are now prepared for next time. 
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Write on, Wolverines!

#WeAreWest
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Writing Process by:

http://www.brocktonpublicschools.com/page.cfm?p=84
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Emily Fischer