Writing, The 5 W's, and Mapping Practice

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Writing, The 5 W's, and Mapping Practice 

Practice 1: Use the 5 W's

Use the 5 W's technique to generate ideas for the following assignment.

School uniforms for public school students is among the most controversial proposals for education reform in America. Where do you stand on this issue? Defend your position.

Practice 2: Mapping

Use the mapping technique to brainstorm ideas for your answer to this college application essay assignment. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper or type it on your computer.

Write an essay that conveys to the reader a sense of who you are.

Answers

Practice 1: Use the 5 W's

Answers should include all five questions (who, what, where, when, and why). Following are sample responses.

• What are the benefits of school uniforms?
• Who would decide what the students would wear?
• Who would pay for the uniforms?
• What about families who can't afford uniforms?
• Why should the government make a decision about school children's clothing?
• Why should the government make a decision about school children's clothing?
• Who would enforce the policy?
• What about accessories, like jewelry or belts? Would they be regulated?
• What about a sense of community? Would it be strengthened by uniforms?
• Who might be upset or angry about uniforms?
• Where are school uniforms required by public schools?

When would uniforms have to be worn? After school activities? School trips?

Practice 2: Mapping

There are many ways to create a map for this assignment. Please see the example in Writing, The 5 W's, and Mappying Help.