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crons ett Rat eed cade peice TIDES remaining ideas in the
order in which you want to present them. Here's 20 example of how to organize
‘your prewriting ideas.
1. Grass is greener means you wart what others have
Matt wants what Eric has
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Step 3: Draft
Once you have completed the prewriting and organizing steps, it is time draft
your essay. You Biota ght ‘order from the beginning, to the middle, and
finally to the end. The key to writing effectively in the allotted 25 to 30 minutes
is to draft a strong opening statement ‘and then follow your organizational plan.
‘This strategy will speed up your writing and Ieave time to revise and proofread
your essay. Here's an example of @ draft based om the Prewntins, and outlining
steps discussed above.
‘Avwell-known proverb says, “The grass is always greener on the other side
of the fence.” This common saying means hax most people are nor satisfied swith
‘what they have. They think that what someone ‘else has is better. In general, this
statement is ture. My little brother. Matt's ideas about pets are a perfect example
of what it means 10 want ‘something just because someone else has it.
We have a wonderful dog. Max: Max is everyones best friend. He greet us
everyday when we get come from school. His tail wagging and a toy in his mouth
ready to play. iyo sit down on these, Max wll url uP on YOu lah If you lay
downon the floor, he will ‘yretch out right next to you. Was this good ‘enough for
‘Matt? No. Matt wants a different Kind of Pet ‘apet like his friend Eric have.
"First, Matt wanted a big aquarium full of exotic fish, just like the one he
saw at Bric’s house. Mom said he could start with a {fishbowl and a few tropical
Jioh For awhile, Matt was fascinated by the sh, He fed them ‘and cared for them
‘without being tld to do so. Within a week, the novelty wore off. Matt forgot all
‘about his desire for a big aquarium. = ai
‘Next, Matt had to have hermit crabs after he saw tl tin
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