Developing Key Parts of an Information Essay

Why is it important to understand the whole topic of teen activism before writing?

• To focus on one activist

• To avoid missing key parts

• To write faster

• To use fewer resources

What is the purpose of building a mental model in the context of teen activism?

• To create a physical model

• To memorize facts

• To visualize the topic

• To organize thoughts

What technique did the teacher use to start writing about Malala?

• Researching

• Outlining

• Free writing

• Brainstorming

What insight did the teacher develop about Malala?

• She travels a lot

• She speaks very professionally

• She speaks multiple languages

• She is very young

What question should be asked to see if an insight applies to all teen activists?

• Is this a unique case?

• Is this interesting?

• Is this relevant to my essay?

• Is this true for all activists?

What did the teacher realize about the role of parents in teen activism?

• Parents often discourage activism

• Parents are usually uninvolved

• Parents often help their children

• Parents are always the main activists

What is the first step in developing subtopics for the essay?

• Writing a conclusion

• Finding sources

• Choosing a topic

• Creating a title

What should you do if you can't think of any examples to support your insight?

• Do more research

• Skip that part

• Ask a friend

• Make up examples

What analogy did the teacher use to describe the subtopics of teen activism?

• A tree with branches

• A star with points

• An octopus with tentacles

• A spider with legs

What should you do after writing profiles about teen activists?

• Submit the essay

• Start free writing

• Read a book

• Take a break