This 1-page "cheat sheet" uses an easy-to-remember acronym HIT TEAR TIE to guide students through the essay writing process. "What do I write next?""I don't know how to write an essay...""This is too hard."Does these questions and statements sound familiar? Teaching writing isn't easy. Writing isn't really easy for anyone. Sure, it comes more natural to some, but impress upon your students the value of PRACTICE. The more you do something, the easier it becomes and the more confidence you gain a