This is probably the hardest part of the writing process. How and where to start? Let's consider a prompt! Let's consider a brainstorm! Follow these steps and jumpstart the process.

You have chosen your topic Recycling is not your Grandmother's Recycling.

A Prompt -

Take the prompt and go to ReadWriteThink and look at the interactive "machine". (Cheryl)

 Essay Map-Recycling.pdf

Brainstorm option:( Beth)

Bubbl.us -

The Brainstorm-http://wordle.net

 Wordle - recycle.pdf Wordle - recycle2.pdf

A look at the end (Beth)

 Checklist.pdf

Would these examples engage your students?