Students often focus on getting a paper done rather than getting into writing it. This robs the experience of its potential for fun, doesn’t allow the writer’s voice to develop, and keeps concrete thinking from growing into analysis and interpretation.
When writing is practiced as a process, curiosity and critical thinking get traction, learning accelerates and students gain deeper access to their knowledge during assessments and discussions. Talking through ideas out loud brings them to life. Brainstorming creates a range of directions to choose from. The outline gets you to sequence your argument without full sentences. The sentence craft journey from first draft to final polish builds confidence and further instills the practice of pacing one's effort. |
Read & AnnotateClose reading and consistent annotations record a student's insights and the evidence to support them, saving a world of trouble down the road.
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Imagine & StructureThrough brainstorming and outlining, writers make sure they are directly answering assignment prompts and stacking evidence to support a clear thesis.
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Compose & EditBy writing from a solid outline, ideas flow logically. More attention can be given to interpretive depth, voice, transitions, and detailed line editing.
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