• key words in Question – highlight or underline (# if appropriate)
• information requested – make a list or organizational chart

2.      Review Relevant Information

·        List vocabulary related to the topic

·        What occurred before

·        What occurred after

·        List all key players – WHO, where, when, how

3.      Plan / Organize Information for answer

·        Thesis Statement

·        Organize information (started in #1 above) in format which matches the required information

Ø      Cause and Effect à flow or arrow chart

Ø      Compare and Contrast à Venn Diagram

Ø      Information à Web or cluster diagram

4.      Write a rough Draft

·        Introduction Body and Conclusion

·        Transitions à good flow to the information

·        RE-READ and modify as needed

5.      Study by re-reading essay draft

·        5 times

·        Out loud