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Writing Guidelines
Prewriting ■ Getting Ready to Write
Start by analyzing the prompt using the PAST strategy:
■ Purpose: Why am I writing? To analyze? To support an opinion?
■ Audience: Who will read my writing?
■ Subject: What topic should I write about?
■ Type: What form will my writing take?
Planning Your Writing
Next, read the piece provided with the prompt. If a text is not provided, reflect on a piece of literature that you have already thoroughly considered. Then write down a focus for your response and quickly list ideas to include.