Creative Outlining--from Freewriting to Formalizing

Students read a high-interest short story. A PowerPoint mini-lesson explains the difference between freewriting and summary writing helping students distinguish between the two. An additional PowerPoint mini-lesson on writing thesis statements for literary analysis is provided. Students progress from freewriting to generating thesis statements to writing an outline for a literary analysis essay.

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Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 9, 10

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Overhead Projector

Instructional Time: 5 Hour(s)

Keywords: freewriting, brainstorm, analysis, literary, thesis statement, plot summary, outline

Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea, Educational Software / Tool, Formative Assessment

Instructional Design Framework(s): Writing to Learn

Resource Collection: General Collection

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