English 101/J. Roth

Small Group Discussion #1

Steps to Writing Well, pp. 7-17, Pump-Primer Techniques

Group Members:_____________________________________________________

1. Introduce yourselves and appoint a Spokesperson/Recorder.

2. Share in turn the Pump-Primer Techniques that work best for you and the reasons you favor them.

3. Discuss among yourselves any of the techniques that may seem confusing.

4. Ask questions of others about their techniques.

4. As a group, come up with a consensus concerning the techniques the group would recommend and why.