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Directed and Undirected Free-writing: An Activity in Brainstorming Lesson Plan

Directed and Undirected Free-writing: An Activity in Brainstorming Lesson Plan

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Analyze the free-writing method of brainstorming to explore how to write an essay. Middle schoolers plan their writing from the beginning after reading two samples of free-writing, then creating their own. The lesson includes extension and homework opportunities as well.

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brainstorming, directed method of writing, undirected method of writing, english language arts

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8th

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English Language Arts

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For Teacher Use

Duration

3 days

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Year

2005

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