Organizing your ideas helps a reader move through your paper in a meaningful way. Here are some things to keep in mind as you write your paper:

Does my beginning hook my reader?
Is my paper easy to follow? Did I choose the best way to organize my story?
Do my ideas link to a main message?
Do I have a strong conclusion that wraps up the story?

This activity will give you practice organizing ideas-

Do you still have questions? Here are some links to help.

Graphic Organizers - Graphic organizers are a great way to help you organize your thoughts before you get started.
Transitions - Transitions are words that help the reader see how one idea ties to the next.
Leads - Leads can help you get your paper started and grab the reader's attention.
Conclusions - Conclusions wrap up your paper. A good conclusion leaves a lasting memory with your reader.
Picture Books - Picture books demonstrate different types of organization.
Primary Example - Read an example of a primary (1-3) paper that shows effective organization.
Intermediate Example - Read an example of an intermediate (4-5) paper that shows how organization makes a paper easier to follow.

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