1. 1) Read the WRITING SITUATION (if provided) – it gives you the CONTEXT (background information) of the piece to get you thinking. 2) Read the DIRECTIONS FOR WRITING - it tells you EXACTLY what you need to write about.

2. Then, you ATTACK! 1) FATP2) Specific Words 3) Brainstorm-Topics4) Brainstorm-Details

3. Let’s try one together… Writing Situation: The students at your school are not purchasing lunch from the cafeteria. Your principal has decided to add fast food restaurants to the menu. The principal knows that this one change may not solve the problem. Directions for Writing: Decide what changes you think the principal needs to make in your school cafeteria. Write a letter to the principal explaining how adding fast food and other changes you recommend will solve the school lunch problem. Include specific examples and details so that the principal will understand your ideas. 1) FATP2) Specific Words 3) Brainstorm-Topics4) Brainstorm-Details

4. Just a HINT about your technology piece… 1) FATP2) Specific Words 3) Brainstorm-Topics4) Brainstorm-Details