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1. Read the prompt carefully and quickly write down or brainstorm 3 ideas. When you read the prompt, be sure to look at any key words that should be a part of your essay. Also identify the type of essay you are writing (expository, persuasive, law).
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22. choose one of your ideas and start writing your intro. Be sure your first sentence either provides a hook or states your main idea/thesis. Unless you are truly a quick writer, you will not have time to plan. Write as you go!
33. Read your intro, and think about what you would want in the next paragraph as a reader. Also start thinking of details to support your main ideas.
44. Keep writing your paragraphs as you go. It may seem impossible, but your brain will quickly develop ideas as you go. Try to relate each idea with fluency and be sure not to float off topic!
55.Before your conclusion, look at how much time you have left. If you have 8-10 minutes left, read your paper and make any quick corrections AS YOU GO! Make sure not to get caught up in corrections, or else you'll have no time to write your conclusion! Stick to simple corrections (grammar, punctuation, sentence structure).
66. Write your conclusion. Make sure to restate your main ideas and try to end with a zinger, something that will make your paper stand above others and be remembered! NEVER use things like "Bye!" or "The End.", as these are two conclusion sentences that drive teachers crazy
