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The document provides guidelines for developing strong writing skills, including different types of compositions, rubrics, brainstorming ideas, outlining, using topic and supporting sentences, linking words and phrases, writing techniques, style, and editing. It discusses writing assignments for the first, second, and third terms which include description, narrative, book review, informal letter, film review, formal request for information, and opinion essay. Key elements like planning, organization, introduction, body, and conclusion are outlined.
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