A general overview for beginning the writing process including pre-writing techniques of Topic Sentence Outline, FREECASH, and -LY Cousins, and essay plan. Created by Coleman's Classroom.
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Topic
What is the assignment?
How do I feel about it?
Do I have any experience or opinion?
Have I seen a movie or read a book
about it?
How did I feel about class the
readings?
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Outline Structure
Thesis statement:____________________________
I. _______________________________________________
A.
_____________________________________________________
B.
_____________________________________________________
II. ______________________________________________
A.
_____________________________________________________
B.
_____________________________________________________
Concluding idea: ______________________________
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Topic Sentence Outline Example
Thesis: Thus, having a good class is easy if you follow
these three steps: prepare, concentrate and complete
all assignments.
TS1: Before the class, you should prepare before you
arrive at the class.
TS2: During the class, you can try to concentrate as
much as you can and pay good attention to your
instructor.
TS3: After the class, you have to apply what you have
learned by completing all assignments.
Conclusion: To sum up, doing well in class is easy if you
follow these above steps: prepare, concentrate and
complete all assignments.
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-LY Cousins
Using -ly adverbs to
brainstorm can provide a way
to begin thinking about your
topic and how to explore it.
Ask yourself how the
topic/issue affects you, the
society, or the world
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Categorization (FREECASH)
A method for organizing an
essay ideas is to use
FREECASH, a set of eight
categories that cover a wide
range of ideas while at the
same time providing
specificity and organization.
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F Freedom, Fairness, Legality, Human Rights,
Social Justice
R Right & Wrong, Morality, Ethics
E Economics, Monetary Issues, Finances, Expenses
E Environments: natural, workplace, home, school,
etc.
C Convenience, Comfort
A Appearance, Aesthetics
S Safety, Security
H Health: individual, societal, mental, physical,
emotional, etc.