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Prepare effectively for the Georgia High School Writing Graduation Test with this comprehensive guide. Learn how to break down your topic by identifying the key issues, understanding your audience, and determining the required format. Engage in brainstorming techniques to explore all sides of your argument. Practice with potential topics, such as proposing a change to the dress code or debating mandatory military service. Strengthen your writing skills with structured steps to enhance clarity and persuasiveness in your essays and speeches.
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Brilliant Brainstorming Preparing for the Georgia High School Writing Graduation Test
Step 1- Break Down Your Topic • When given a topic for a argument paper, your first step is to figure out exactly what your reader is going to be looking for. • Ask yourself • What is the issue/topic? • Who is my audience? • What format does my response need to be in?
Possible Topics • Write a letter to your principal asking him to change the dress code. • Write a speech to give at a town meeting, on the topic of a mandatory curfew for teenagers. • Write an essay explaining whether or not military service should be required for all citizens.
Pick One As a Class! • Topic • Audience • Format
Step 2- Brainstorm • Before you even pick your side, start to brainstorm all possible information about the topic. • Think of pros and cons if you are having to pick a side. (like the curfew topic from last slide) • If you have to choose a focus (like our school rule practice essay), brainstorm (QUICKLY) at least 2 options • Pick the one that comes easiest to you
Brainstorming Methods Pro Con Web
Let’s Practice Topic- Brainstorming-