from Reading and Writing Across the Content Areas by R. Sejnost and S. Thiese

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Predict-Generate potential essay questions based on the material. Think of questions that use key essay words (explain, compare and contrast, describe, give examples, etc.)

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Organize-Summarize materials by organizing key ideas into an outline or graphic organizer.

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Rehearse-Recite information from the outlines or graphic organizers and provide specific examples to support ideas.

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Practice-Practice writing the essay. After writing, check your practice response with the outline or graphic organizer you developed.

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Evaluate-Evaluate your practice answer. Check to see if it is accurate and thorough. Go back to your notes/textbook for additional information or examples

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