Writing Review

Multiple Choice

Which words tell you it is a narrative prompt?

• Write an original story...
• Analyze the theme...
• Create an argument about which claim is stronger...
• None of these. 

Multiple Choice

Which words tell you it is an analysis essay?

• "In an essay" and "analyze"
• "Write an essay"
• "Write an original story"
• None of these. 

Multiple Choice

Which words tell you it is an argument prompt? 

• "Analyze"
• "Defend your answer" or "Create a claim"
• "Write an original story"
• None of these. 

Multiple Choice

What kind of prompt is this? Indian socialist Bhagat Singh spent most of his life fighting for freedom and social justice. He argues, “Revolution is an inalienable right of mankind. Freedom is an imperishable birth right of all. Labor is the real sustainer of society.” What is freedom? What does freedom cost? Is freedom worth the fight?  In an essay, use the events from the Russian Revolution to answer these questions. Explain how the revolution in Animal Farm is similar to the Russian Revolution. 

• Argument
• Narrative
• Analysis
• Poem

Multiple Choice

What kind of prompt is this? After Della and Jim exchange gifts, they realize that they were worried about the wrong things all along. Write an original story that shows how the couple approaches the next gift giving holiday.

• Argument
• Narrative
• Analysis
• Poem

Multiple Choice

What kind of prompt is this? After completing your annotations on the two articles we read in class, which article do you agree with more? Based on the evidence and claims you found in both of these articles you will create your own claim on the subject, and then produce a single page paragraph using the elements of argument we searched for in the articles. You must use evidence from one of the articles we read and a single credible outside source. By the end of your paragraph you must include an example of ethos, logos, and a refutation.

• Argument
• Narrative
• Analysis 
• Poem

Multiple Choice

What type of prompt is this? In the novel Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, duality causes conflict for many of the characters. Is Mr. Utterson the person he wants to be? Write a paragraph that answers this question by analyzing Mr. Utterson’s character. Be sure to discuss a description of Mr. Utterson’s character, an example of how Mr. Utterson reacts to small problems, and an example how Mr. Utterson reacts to big problems. Support your arguments with evidence from the text. 

• Argument
• Narrative
• Analysis
• Poem

Multiple Choice

What kind of prompt is this? Consider what actions the little boy in “La Luna” might take to ensure his way of cleaning the moon is used next time.  Be sure to include what you have learned about setting, characters, dialogue and paragraphing and plot in this video.

• Argument
• Narrative
• Analysis
• Poem

Multiple Choice

What kind of prompt is this? Is deforestation worth it? Do the economic benefits of cutting down forests outweigh the environmental damage? Use evidence from the video and text to support your answer.

• Argument
• Narrative
• Analysis
• Poem

Writing Prompt Types

Expository/informative, Persuasive, Narrative

Expository/Informative

• Writing that explains or informs

• Example prompt: Write an essay explaining why reality TV shows appeal to so many people.

• Common words: Explain, inform, analyze, compare, define

Persuasive

• Writing that persuades

• Example prompt: In recent years, music in languages other than English—including Spanish, Hindi, and Korean—has surged in popularity in the US. However, many radio stations still hesitate to play non-English tracks because they worry it might turn away listeners who don’t speak the language the song is in. Do you think US radio stations should play more non-English songs? Why or why not? Write an essay to support your opinion.

• Common words: Persuade, argue, prove, agree/disagree

Narrative

• Writing that tells a story. It can be fiction or nonfiction.

• Example prompt: Write a story about a time you learned a secret. What did you do with this information?

• Common words: Story, tale

Practice! What kind of writing is the prompt asking for?

Multiple Choice

Your teacher comes into the room and places a book on the desk. The book begins to move. Write about what adventure occurs when the book is opened and tell what you learn from this adventure.

• Expository/Informative

• Persuasive

• Narrative

Multiple Choice

High school is the time when some students begin to look for part-time employment. What is a good part-time job for someone your age? Why would this job be appropriate for a teenager?

• Expository/Informative

• Persuasive

• Narrative

Multiple Choice

Do children and teenagers learn more from their peers than from adults? Write an essay to support your opinion.

• Expository/Informative

• Persuasive

• Narrative

Multiple Choice

Many people have an activity or hobby they like. Choose one of your favorite activities and explain it to someone who doesn’t know much about it.

• Expository/Informative

• Persuasive

• Narrative

Multiple Choice

Research shows that people communicate messages about who they are by the clothing they wear. Explain how and in what ways you think clothing sends messages to other people.

• Expository/Informative

• Persuasive

• Narrative

Multiple Choice

Tell a true story about a time you really appreciated getting help from someone. You may have been given advice, given help with a project, been loaned something you needed, or given some other kind of help you appreciated.

• Expository/Informative

• Persuasive

• Narrative

Multiple Choice

Think of something you would like to have changed or added in your school. It could relate to a school policy, a facility or building, or course offerings. Take a position on one specific issue and convince others to agree with you.

• Expository/Informative

• Persuasive

• Narrative

Multiple Choice

Many people influence us. Sometimes they introduce us to a new interest or hobby, or sometimes they affect our views on things. Think of someone who has had a significant influence on you and tell a true story about it.

• Expository/Informative

• Persuasive

• Narrative

Multiple Choice

We all get angry at times, but different people react in different ways. Some people show their anger openly, and some hide it within themselves. Explain and describe what you do when you get mad and how it affects you.

• Expository/Informative

• Persuasive

• Narrative

Multiple Choice

Currently, no US states allow teens to apply for full driver’s licenses before age 16.

Should states lower their legal driving ages? Write an essay to support your opinion.

• Expository/Informative

• Persuasive

• Narrative

Multiple Choice

Many people are convinced that violence on TV influences children and teens to be violent in real life. Do you think that this is true? Do you think that the violence on TV is responsible for increased violence among today’s youth? Take a stand on this issue, and write an essay to convince your reader of your position on whether TV causes violence in real life.

• Expository/Informative

• Persuasive

• Narrative

Multiple Choice

On your birthday, a strange-looking lady came to your door and handed you a wrapped present. You rattled it. It made a noise. Write a story about this present.

• Expository/Informative

• Persuasive

• Narrative

Multiple Choice

Write an essay that describes the most critical steps communities can take to prepare for tornadoes.

• Expository/Informative

• Persuasive

• Narrative

Multiple Choice

Write a tale about a careful, highly organized character whose plans go in an unexpected direction.

• Expository/Informative

• Persuasive

• Narrative

Open Ended

What will you do to figure out what kind of writing you are doing for the ISASP test?

Multiple Choice

The Rose is the national flower of the US.  Each state has a flower too.  You have just read a story about Mississippi's state flower.  You are to write an essay giving facts and supportive details about Mississippi's flower. What is the flowers name?  How was it chosen? What does it look like?  

• Informative Writing
• Opinion Writing
• Narrative Writing

Multiple Choice

You have just read a story about Pam and Justin wanting to play outside in the snow.  Justin can't find his warm wool hat and his mom says he must have it in order to play.  You are to write a story from Justin's perspective on finding his winter hat. Be sure to include a beginning that hooks the reader’s attention; vivid details and feelings that engage the reader; characters, actions, and dialogue that enhance the plot; and an ending that satisfies the reader. Use supporting details from the passage.

• Informative Writing
• Opinion Writing
• Narrative Writing

Multiple Choice

Every year, millions of people visit zoos around the world. But some people believe that zoos are inhumane and that animals should not be kept in captivity. Do you agree? Why or why not? You are to write an essay giving specific specific reasons and examples to support your position.

• Informative Writing
• Opinion Writing
• Narrative Writing

Multiple Choice

Football and Soccer are popular sports in both America and many other countries. Read the two articles below about the sports. Choose one that you like the best. You are to write a story telling which sport is the best, football or soccer? Why? Remember spelling, punctuation and grammar all count towards your final grade.    

• Informative Writing
• Opinion Writing
• Narrative Writing

Multiple Choice

You have read a story about Black Bird Pie.  You are to write a story about the lonesome scarecrow who stood alone in the field for years, until one special day everything changes.  Remember to use vivid details to describe actions, thoughts and feelings as you develop your plot.  Also, include dialogue amongst the scarecrow and the other field animals.

• Informative Writing
• Opinion Writing
• Narrative Writing

Multiple Choice

You have just read an article on the Solar System.  You are now going to write a story discussing the different ways that the Earth moves.  You are to describe the process that causes the Earth to spin.  You are to analyze why humans are not able to live on other planets.

• Informative Writing
• Opinion Writing
• Narrative Writing

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a narrative writing?

• -to give the reader information
• -to persuade readers
• -to tell a story 
• -to describe characters

Multiple Choice

A concluding statement is important because....

• -it provides closure to the end of the story
• -it gives information
• -it conveys thoughts and ideas
• -it supports analysis and reflection

Multiple Choice

Dialogue is ________.

• -action at the end of the story
• -the conversation between characters
• -the author's point of view
• -chronological order

Multiple Choice

Elements of a good paragraph include all of the following except _________.

• -title
• -indent
• -skipped lines
• -main idea and details

Multiple Choice

______________ each time the speaker changes in a narrative writing.

• skip a line

• indent

• all of the above

Multiple Choice

_______________ the first word of a quotation and first word of each sentence.

• Indent

• Capitalize

• Underline

Multiple Select

When writing dialogue what must you do when a new speaker talks?

• Capitalize the speaker's tag.

• Make a new paragraph.

• Highlight the text.

Multiple Choice

True or False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you make a support a claim about whether or not homework improves student achievement. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both passages.

What is the best restated claim?

• Homework causes students to lose sleep and then not be prepared for school.

• Students have a lot of other things to do afters school and should not have to do homework.

• I do not think homework improves student achievement.

• Based on both passages homework does improve student achievement.

Multiple Choice

Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you discuss wolf in “Little Red Riding Hood” and the wolf in “The Three Little Pigs” each move the plot forward. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both fairytales.

What is the best restated thesis?

• Each character moves the plot forward through the setting.

• The character of the wolf in “Little Red Riding Hood” and the wolf in “The Three Little Pigs” each move the plot forward through their actions.

• The character of the wolf in “Little Red Riding Hood” and the wolf in “The Three Little Pigs” each move the plot forward through the mood.

• The character of the wolf in “Little Red Riding Hood” and the wolf in “The Three Little Pigs” each move the plot forward through the theme and metaphor of life.

Multiple Choice

Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you analyze the motivation of the characters Goldilocks and Cinderella. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both passages

What is the thesis based on the prompt?

• Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you analyze the motivation of the characters Goldilocks and Cinderella.

• Analyze the motivation of the characters Goldilocks and Cinderella.

• The motivation of the characters Goldilocks and Cinderella is to solve the problem of their situation.

• The motivation of the characters is to win.

Multiple Choice

Is this writing prompt informational and literary?

Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you make a support a claim about whether or not homework improves student achievement. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both passages.

• literary

• informational

Multiple Choice

Is this writing prompt Argumentative (Claim) or Explanatory/Expository?

Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you make a support a claim about whether or not homework improves student achievement. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both passages.

• Argumentative (Claim)

• Explanatory/Expository

Multiple Choice

Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you make a support a claim about whether or not homework improves student achievement. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both passages.

Which outline is the correct one to use for this prompt?

• I. Introduction Paragraph

  Hook

  Inform

  Claim

  
  

  II. Body Paragraph

  Statement

  Evidence

  Explain

  
  

  III. Body Paragraph

  Statement

  Evidence

  Explain

  
  

  IV. Counter-claim

  Statement

  Evidence

  Explain

  
  

  V. Conclusion Paragraph

  Restate your claim

  Summarize your essay

• I. Introduction Paragraph

  Hook

  Inform

  Thesis

  
  

  II. Body Paragraph

  Statement

  Evidence

  Explain

  
  

  III. Body Paragraph

  Statement

  Evidence

  Explain

  
  

  V. Conclusion Paragaph

  Restate your claim

  Summarize your essay

Multiple Choice

Is the prompt literary or informational?

Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you discuss wolf in “Little Red Riding Hood” and the wolf in “The Three Little Pigs” each move the plot forward. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both fairy tales.

• literary

• informational