Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Outline Your Essay Before Writing It
Read the prompt. Figure out what is being asked. Scribble down your thesis. Spend two minutes making a crude outline of the major points which will support your thesis. Refer to this outline while writing the essay. This is two minutes well spent. The notes will keep you calm. The notes will prevent writers block. The outline will provide organization to the essay. An organized essay will often command a higher score and instill confidence as you navigate the rest of the SAT.
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To chime in, here are some specific introductory strategies that college professors wish every high school English teacher had shared: http://penningtonpublishing.com/blog/writing/how-to-write-an-introduction/ and some good conclusion paragraph strategies, as well
http://penningtonpublishing.com/blog/writing/how-to-write-a-conclusion/
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