Part B Now you will freewrite on the discussion topic for 10 minutes. You'll use the result of this freewriting
to form an outline.

Freewriting is a brainstorming exercise that will help you overcome any
hesitation you may feel in expressing your views. Write continuously on the topic without paying attention to grammar, spelling, or sentence structure. Think about these questions to
guide your thoughts on the topic:

• Which Black Americans do you think should be commemorated for their service in the Civil
War?

Why is it important to remember their contributions? Which type of monument or tribute
do you think would best honor them?
Why would your imagined commemoration be the best tribute? How is it better than other
monuments or memorials?

How does it connect to a particular legacy?
Imagine seeing a fitting monument to Black Americans in the Civil War. Describe what it would
look like and sound like. Explain how it would make you and other visitors feel.
Organize the points you made while freewriting on the topic and form an outline of what you want
to say about the topic. You may present your ideas as a list or in a graphic organizer, such as a
cluster web.