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flexible writing style for college and career. Perfecting your 5PE is easy: Fold the subtopics from your outline into your essay. Develop ideas and details more thoroughly, and provide examples. At the end of each subtopic paragraph, include a transition sentence leading the reader to the next subtopic. Conclude with a brief summary.
INTRODUCE THE TOPIC/THESIS
State and develop your idea Provide details or examples
State and develop your idea Provide details or examples
State and develop your idea Provide details or examples
Proof. No matter how tired you are of writing, or how much you want to finish up and get out of there, proof your essay ! Check and correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation . Check for clarity . If you run out of time, jot down the rest of your answer in bullet points . Use proofing symbols to keep edits and additions neat and legible. PRODUCT PREVIEW CONCLUDE WITH A SUMMARY Transition sentence Transition sentence Transition sentence
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Over the next few years through high school and college, you will write many short responses and essays. For college readiness, you must develop your ability to successfully demonstrate what you know in a timed writing situation . Allocate time by point value or difficulty. Read prompts carefully. Focus on key words and action words and structure your answer accordingly. Brainstorm, then use an outline to organize your ideas and supporting facts. For college and career readiness, work on perfecting the 5PE. It's a useful, fundamental format for expository writing, which can be used to develop your writing into a more sophisticated style.
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