PreWriting

Use the "Prewriting" area provided to outline and organize your ideas. This step is optional, but many students find it extremely valuable.

Some text here about the topic of discussion

PreWriting

Some text here about the topic of discussion

​Here's one way to do it:

Start by drafting a Thesis Statement or “Claim.”

Then, add in ideas and examples from the text that support your thesis.

PreWriting

​Here's another way to do it:

Create categories that correspond to the reasoning, evidence, or stylistic or persuasive elements you are considering including in your body paragraphs.

Copy excerpts from the passage and paste them into the appropriate category.

The Writing Area

​In the “Writing” area:

Draft the full first version of your essay.

The Writing Area