Read initial directions: read, annotate and identify what is being asked of students.
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Day 2
Read and annotate the passage with direction in mind.
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Day 3
Read Essay directions: Take note of what is bolded, find the purpose of the writing task and identify if there is a required position for the argument.
How to analyze a writing prompt - LAT- RST- Components
Background Sentence
Direction Sentence
Reminder Sentence- Sometimes identified in prompt
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Day 4
Planning how students would write the essay to hit all part of the task.
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Day 5
Reflection: students will look at the planning that was done and check off and/or reflect if they address all components of the writing task.
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More Practice
Start Strong Questions
Click HERE to access a folder that has sample Start Strong questions that you can use with students.