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Where do you get your writing ideas?
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Character Sketch: Prewriting
The first step in writing is having something to write about. You'll need to and plan your character sketch before you are ready to write.
1. Choose a Topic
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Choose a character to write about.
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2. Gather Details
3. Write a Focus Statement
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Write a sentence that describes the character.
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4. Write Topic Sentences
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List main points about the character.
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Write a topic sentence for each main point.
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5. Create an Outline
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Use an outline to organize the details of your character sketch. |
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Students—
Read the winning short story!
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 Use the glossary to help find the meaning of literary words and writing terms that will help you think and talk about writing.
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To edit your writing well, you need to understand the rules. This library of quick, animated grammar lessons...
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