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20. How to Narrow a Topic: 7 Strategies for Middle School

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Asking a student to narrow a topic is like asking them to explain quantum physics. Fortunately, there are simple strategies you can use to quickly identify and focus on relevant ideas and topics.

Having students consider their topic on a smaller scale helps them realize what tier focus is and stay on that narrow topic while they write.

How to Narrow a Topic: 7 Strategies

  1. Craft a Title
  2. Zoom In
  3. Consider Audience and Purpose
  4. Pick the Most Important Line
  5. Visualize
  6. Draft the Thesis
  7. Summarize

Show notes: annotatedela.com/episode20

Follow along on Instagram @annotatedela

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Asking a student to narrow a topic is like asking them to explain quantum physics. Fortunately, there are simple strategies you can use to quickly identify and focus on relevant ideas and topics.

Having students consider their topic on a smaller scale helps them realize what tier focus is and stay on that narrow topic while they write.

How to Narrow a Topic: 7 Strategies

  1. Craft a Title
  2. Zoom In
  3. Consider Audience and Purpose
  4. Pick the Most Important Line
  5. Visualize
  6. Draft the Thesis
  7. Summarize

Show notes: annotatedela.com/episode20

Follow along on Instagram @annotatedela

  continue reading

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