Tomorrow (Thursday the 19th) will be the first day for Writing, then Friday you will complete the writing portion and you're done! Remember all of the techniques that we used and practiced in writing class and you'll do great!
- Read and re-read the prompt so you understand what exactly you are to write about...then be sure to stay on that topic.
- Use the questions given after the prompt to help in brainstorming your thoughts and ideas.
- Plan your work by writing your thoughts and ideas down and organize it (web, outline). This pre-writing is very important and it will help you attain the best final copy.
- Use the R.A.C.E.R. method (Restate the question/prompt, Answer it completely, Cite examples, Elaborate by stretching your thoughts with details, Restate, returning back to the beginning)
- You may use a dictionary/thesarus, so bring one and take advantage of it; you don't want to lose points for spelling.
- After you write your first draft, then go back and edit. Be sure to correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, etc.
- When you are ready you will write your final draft.
- Don't be in a hurry - before saying that you're done and handing it in, be sure to review it, read it to yourself, does it make sense?
- Get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, bring a healthy snack (you'll probably need it), say a little prayer and don't stress, think positive!
- If you truly do your very best, then we can't ask for any more than that!
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