Think about what kind of writing the key word or words call for

Introduction

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Identify key words

Identify Type of Writing:

Make Notes About Key Points

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Leave 10 Minutes at the End

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Think about what kind of writing the key word or words call for

Here's another reason to practice this kind of writing: you'll identify the key words and click onto the kinds of writing you should do more and more automatically.

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Think about what kind of writing the key word or words call for