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In high school and college, most writing assignments go beyond simple questions such as "What is your favorite moment from childhood?" To help writers understand complex writing assignments, a short video from a larger series offers a strategy for breaking down writing assignments. The video models the strategy and points out key elements writers should look for before beginning their assignments.
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Instructional Ideas
- Break down a writing assignment for learners using the strategy discussed in the video
- Have scholars write assignments for one another, and then challenge them to look closely at the assignments and pick out the various components
Classroom Considerations
- Requires different colors of pens and/or highlighters
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Provides visual and written examples of each component of the strategy
Cons
- Moves quickly and requires pausing to fully read all of the text on the screen