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Understanding Assignments

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"What do we have to do again?" Chances are you hear this question all the time. Here's a handout that offers scholars tips on how to understand college writing assignments. Class members learn strategies to help them decode assignments and answer writing prompts effectively.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Color code writing assignments so learners see the individual components
  • Review college-level writing assignments and talk through what each one requires
Classroom Considerations
  • Avoid printing by having students take notes while reading through the document
Pros
  • Lists and defines key terms that frequently appear in college-level writing assignments
  • Includes common pitfalls to avoid when writing a paper
Cons
  • Resource is heavy on text; it could benefit from images or charts to break up the information and make it easier to skim/scan