The Writing Company · The Mayor
Write to explain
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Step 1 · Pick a prompt
Pick one. You are the guide, so pick a trip you can really lead.
Step 2 · Plan it
Plan first. Fill in the four parts of the Tour with little answers.
Step 3 · Pick one goal
Pick one goal before you write. Just one.
After you write, find the proof in your own sentences.
Step 4 · Write your explanation
Keep your two steps in order. Do not skip a stop.
Linking words you can borrow: firstthennextlastslowlyso
Step 5 · Sum it up
One more thing. Tell me in one sentence: what can your reader do now?
Step 6 · Before you turn it in
Read your explanation out loud. Then check.