Prewriting

Choose a Good Topic 🟪 Pick a specific topic you would like to learn about.

🟪 If you’ve been assigned a general subject like birds, make a list of your specific favorites.
🟪 Look for more topic ideas in books, in magazines, or on the Internet. Also ask your friends or family members for ideas.
🟪 Think about each possible topic on your list. Choose the best one for your report.

Write Questions About Your Topic 🟪 Think of questions that can’t be answered with a yes or a no. If your topic were condors, you might ask, “What does a condor eat?” or “Why are they rare to see?”

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