Writing Prompts Continued

Writing Prompts Continued

Breaking up a writing prompt 

When we break apart a writing prompt, we are trying to figure out what we need to write about. What is the: 

Type of writing (informative or opinion) 
Topic (who or what) 
Task (focus of my who or what) 

Writing Prompt #1 

Write an informative essay to describe the negative effects of fast food. 

Open Ended

"Write an informative essay to describe the negative effects of fast food."

Think about what we need to do first when breaking this prompt apart? Write your answer.

Open Ended

"Write an informative essay to describe the negative effects of fast food."

Next is my topic - the who or my what. What do you think is its? Write your answer.

Multiple Select

"Write an informative essay to describe the negative effects of fast food."

Now lets move on to the task - remember this is the focus of our who or what. Pick your answer.

• Informative writing

• fast food

• describe the negative effects

• write an essay

Open Ended

Now try one more time - In your answer include the type, topic, task.

Write an opinion article on the why it's important for children to do household chores.

Type:

Topic:

Task: