ABCD

A B C D s of On-Demand Writing based on work presented in Gallagher, Kelly. //Teaching Adolescent Writers.// Portland, Maine: Stonehouse Publishers, 2006.

__A__ttack the prompt __B__rainstorm possible answers __C__hoose the order of your response __D__etect the errors before turning in


 * Prompt: **

By the time students enter high school, they have learned about many moments in history that have influenced our world today. Think about a moment in history you studied and consider its importance.

Write a composition in which you discuss a moment in history. Share its importance in today's world. Be sure to support the moment with details and examples.


 * STEP 1: Attack the Prompt **

By the time students enter high school, they have learned about many moments in history that have influenced our world today. Think about a moment in history you studied and consider its importance.

Write a composition in which you discuss a moment in __history__. Share its __importance__ in today's world. Be sure to support the moment with __details__ and __examples__.

Highlighted are words that ask us to do something. (Eliminate "write a composition" because we already know we are going to write). 1. Discuss--a moment in history 2. Share--its importance 3. Support--details/examples


 * STEP 2: Brainstorm Possible Answers **


 * 9/11
 * Holocaust
 * WWII
 * WWI
 * Declaration of Independence

__9/11__ 1. The Moment
 * 4 planes--2 NYC, 1 Washington, D.C., 1 Pennsylvania
 * al-Qaeda/Osama bin Laden

2. Importance & Impact through Examples/Details

A. Suffering--victims, families, USA

B. Security C. Economic Decline D. Patrotism E. Discrimination
 * airports
 * amusement parks
 * sporting events
 * airlines
 * hotels
 * tourist attractions
 * Flags
 * Recognition of victims
 * Pledge of Alligance
 * Fear of Muslims
 * Wanting revenge


 * STEP 3: Choose Order of Response **

STEP 4: Detect Errors Before Turning In