3.+Fundamentals+of+AGSD+Writing

Writing Connects Ideas
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Relationships: Writing to communicate interesting ideas means writing about things in relation to each other. A solitary person, place, thing or idea is not focused enough to make a truly interesting topic to write about. Good ideas and good thinking take place when we discuss ideas in relation to each other.

1. Discourse 2. What + What 3. Nouns and Verbs 4. Rules

Enthymemes Structure Ideas
Meaningful connections work well with a solid framework. The enthymeme is a specially structured sentence which provides the organization necessary to discuss ideas in a logical and interesting way.

1. fiction 2. Content 3. The "I"

Brainstorming for Ideas and Focus
With the enthymeme, brainstorming isn't limited to merely coming up with something to write about. Brainstorming is key in all parts of the process, and there are many good tools and strategies that can help students focus their brainstorming efforts to get the results they want.

1. funneling 2. Implied Questions 3. Grading Ideas 4. Correcting Circular Reasoning

Organizing Ideas: The Organic Outline
The idea of an outline has always been important in planning good writing. The enthymeme relies on a simple tool called the organic outline to help students focus and organize their thoughts in a way that can quickly be internalized.

1. Big picture - all ideas have a place 2. Paragraphs 3. Organizing paragraphs

Collaboration
When writing and learning with the enthymeme, collaboration is important, useful, and meaningful at every step in the process. Students quickly see that collaboration with others really can support and improve their thinking and writing.