8 Step writing process
8 STEPS AT A GLANCE 1. Read the Question 2. Circle Key Words 3. Paraphrase the Question 4. Flip the Question into a Statement 5. Brain Storm or Solve 6. Fill in the Blanks 7. Write the Response Using A-P-E 8. Re-read and Check Your Work READING REASONING & WRITING WRITING READING & REASONING
The prompt You are an author of a Federalist paper. You have been asked to write an article in your local paper to explain the need for the constitution to the public. Using your knowledge, write a paragraph explaining the changes in government from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution.
Read the question Underline the question/prompt and identify the type/length of response required by the question 5 paragraphs Expanded paragraph Solution statement You are an author of a Federalist paper. You have been asked to write an article in your local paper to explain the need for the constitution to the public. Using your knowledge, write a paragraph explaining the changes in government from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution.
Circle key words In the question, circle the words that stress what the question is asking Eliminate the unnecessary parts of the question You are an author of a Federalist paper. You have been asked to write an article in your local paper to explain the need for the constitution to the public. Using your knowledge, write a paragraph explaining the changes in government from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution.
Paraphrase the question Rewrite the question in your own words Be sure to answer the following question What is the question asking me to do? You are an author of a Federalist paper. You have been asked to write an article in your local paper to explain the need for the constitution to the public. Using your knowledge, write a paragraph explaining the changes in government from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution.
Flip the question into a statement Restate the question as a thesis or claim, leaving blanks to fill in with your answers or assertions You are an author of a Federalist paper. You have been asked to write an article in your local paper to explain the need for the constitution to the public. Using your knowledge, write a paragraph explaining the changes in government from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution.
Brainstorm or solve Recall prior knowledge and an organization strategy Graphic organizer Outline If a text is provided, read through the text looking for evidence to support assertions You are an author of a Federalist paper. You have been asked to write an article in your local paper to explain the need for the constitution to the public. Using your knowledge, write a paragraph explaining the changes in government from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution.
Fill in the blanks Place assertions or evidence in the blanks You are an author of a Federalist paper. You have been asked to write an article in your local paper to explain the need for the constitution to the public. Using your knowledge, write a paragraph explaining the changes in government from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution.
Write the response using A-P-E Using all of your work from the previous steps, write a response to all questions in the prompt using A-P-E A = Assert it (hypothesis/topic) P = Prove it (evidence) E = Explain it (your words/reasoning) You are an author of a Federalist paper. You have been asked to write an article in your local paper to explain the need for the constitution to the public. Using your knowledge, write a paragraph explaining the changes in government from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution.
Re-read and check your work Re-read your response and make any necessary edits to improve your writing Check your work to verify your answers