Introduction to the FUEL Writing Strategy

The FUEL writing strategy helps students build clear, organized paragraphs by guiding them through four essential components: Focus, Understand, Evidence, and Link. It teaches students how to write strong topic sentences, explain their thinking, support ideas with evidence, and connect everything with a logical conclusion. FUEL works across subjects like English, science, and social studies because it provides a consistent structure for responding to prompts and explaining concepts. For students with learning differences, it reduces cognitive overload by breaking writing into manageable steps and offering visual and verbal cues. The predictable format supports planning and organization, while the emphasis on explanation and evidence encourages deeper thinking. Over time, students internalize the routine, becoming more independent and confident in their writing. FUEL also helps reduce writing anxiety by making expectations clear and the process more achievable.