1.  Brainstorm Ideas

2.  Create a Graphic Organizer

3.  Create a Thesis Statement

4.  Write a First Draft

5.  Peer Reviews the Draft

6.  Final Draft Completed 

• Focus on the main idea you choose to explain. Narrow the topic.

• Layer your evidence and support. Use specific examples.

• Support your examples with elaboration.

• Organize paragraphs in a way that describes your main idea most effectively.

• Use a strong voice to explain the answer to the prompt.