Writing

In a writing prompt, analyze means

• break down

• separate and relate to whole

• connect info to a specific situation

• define the limits of a topic

In a writing prompt, synthesize means

• combine info and draw a conclusion

• collect research

• select the most important info

• decide which info is the best

In a writing prompt, identify means

• find the important aspects or qualities

• annotate the most important qualities

• list the most important qualities

• find the differences between qualities

In a writing prompt, apply means

• take a position on a subject

• tell a story

• decide which info is the most important

• connect info to a situation

In a writing prompt, compare/contrast means

• write about similarities

• write about differences

• write about similarities and differences

• draw a conclusion based on similarities and differences

In a writing prompt, explain means

• write about how to do something

• clarify relationships or patterns

• give information

• write a script

In a writing prompt, argue means

• persuade someone to your side

• write in all caps

• take a position or stance on a topic

• point out all the flaws of a text

In a writing prompt, determine means

• choose a subject

• choose a side

• choose something based on a standard

• do not choose a side and explain both

In a writing prompt, define means

• point out the strengths of a subject

• write about aspects of a subject

• citing the dictionary

• clarifying the meaning of a subject

In a writing prompt, discuss means

• relate different viewpoints

• talk to someone for 10 minutes before writing

• decide which viewpoints are the most important

• collect research