Have Students Make a Writing Plan to Start
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Have Students Make a Writing Plan to Start
If your student gets overwhelmed by writing assignments
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If your writing assignment feels overwhelming, make a quick plan to help you jump in, work efficiently, and ensure you make progress. -
This is a plan for a homework or in-class writing session, not your full paper.
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Keep it simple. Jot down on a sticky note or scrap paper two or three items you will work on.
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Your plan will depend on where you are in the writing process. Your list could include items such as "write introduction", "re-work paragraphs 2 and 3" or "re-read and check for grammar and punctuation." Be specific.
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When you have made your list, speak it out loud to yourself or to a writing partner. When you say it out loud, it feels more like a promise so you will be more focused to tackle the list.
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As you work, check off what you finished. Add another step if you have time.
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If you need to stop while "in the flow" take the opportunity to make your list for your next session.