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1. What are 3-4 writing skills that you feel are important?
2. Why are the skills you have identified important?
3. How would you begin planning an essay by using a prewriting activity, such as freewriting, mapping, brainstorming, etc. to develop ideas for your essay discussing important writing skills.

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1) Mapping, Support, Editing

2) Mapping is a really important skill for a writer to have because the reader has to know where the author is going when reading a piece. It keeps everything organized and easier to read. Having support for any type of writing ...

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