Original PromptCreate a checklist of POWER for writing. P stands for preread the text for the gist (with a chart who/did what/where-when/why-how-what happened/Write the Gist), pull apart the prompt (Do/What) , and pick the ideas (bullets for ideas) , O stands for organize using RACE (Restate,answer, cite evidence 2x, elaborate 2x, Conclusion) , W stands for Write - write out the draft, E stands for Edit - Using CUPS (C-capitalization, U-usage, P-punctuation, S-spelling) and R stands for Revise- Using ARMS (A -...
The POWER strategy is a five-step process designed to enhance writing skills by helping writers analyze prompts, organize their thoughts, draft, edit, and revise their responses effectively. Each step serves a specific purpose: Pre-read involves careful reading of prompts and text to identify key elements. Organize entails structuring ideas using graphic organizers or outlines. Write focuses on drafting without worrying about perfection, while Edit stresses checking for proper capitalization, usage, punctuation, and spelling (CUPS). Finally, Revise encourages reading aloud to improve the quality of writing through ARMS (Add, Remove, Move, Substitute). The resource also includes practical exercises for analyzing text, organizing responses using the RACE framework (Restate, Answer, Cite, Elaborate), and a peer editing checklist to refine final drafts.