Write new paragraphs on strips of paper. Attach the strips where they belong in the narrative.

Cut apart your working draft so you can rearrange paragraphs and add new ones.

Compare-Contrast Essay: Use two different colors to highlight sentences that tell likenesses and differences. Then ask: Is every sentence in the right place? Do I need more sentences that compare? that contrast?

Persuasive Essay or Opinion Essay: Underline your reasons in one color. Underline your facts and examples in another color. Do you have enough details to support each reason?

Story: Find paragraphs that tell about too many events. Start a new paragraph for each new event.