Organize with a three-part structure.
A Use the three-part structure.		Nonfiction: 1. Introduction of topic and opinion about it 2. Details that support your opinion 3. Remind the reader why they should be convinced of your thesis.	Fiction: 1. Introduction of characters and problem 2. Problems get worse.  3. Problem is solved (or not).
D Information that is not appropriate should be moved or deleted.  E Don’t cut a good paragraph in two.  F Find a strong opening line.		What’s wrong below? In ancient Rome, the Christians were thrown in the lion's dens.  It was a sport for the Romans.  The Jews were sometimes blamed for the death of Jesus.  These sporting events usually took place in the Coliseum.
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	What’s the most boring way you could begin a research report about the human brain?  A rattlesnake?  The United States Constitution?  We all know: “In this report, I will tell you about…” Barry Lane