Annotate & Answer a Prompt Review

Which sentence of prompt #1 is considered floof?

• Earthquakes are one of the planet’s most common natural disasters.

• In a multi-paragraph essay, explain how tectonic plates cause earthquakes around the globe.

• Make sure you are including evidence taken from the article and infographic.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which of the following answers correctly lists the verbs that you are supposed to do as the writer?

• common, tectonic, infographic

• multi-paragraph essay, evidence

• explain, include

• explain, how

What type of essay would you be writing to answer prompt #1?

• Informative

• Argumentative

Which of the following are the keywords for prompt #1?

• earthquakes, tectonic plates

• multi-paragraph essay, evidence

• argue, decide, opinion

• explain, how

Which of the following would be the correct first half of a thesis statement for prompt #1?

• Tectonic plates cause earthquakes because...

• Tectonic plates cause earthquakes around the globe by...

• Earthquakes are one of the planet's most common natural disasters because...

• I think earthquakes are caused by...

Which of the following pictures correctly demonstrates step 1 of annotating a prompt?

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Which of the following pictures correctly demonstrates step 2 of annotating a prompt?

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Which of the following pictures correctly demonstrates step 3 of annotating a prompt?

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Which of the following is the BEST first half of a thesis statement for the above prompt?

• Kobe Bryant donated money to charity which I think helped people.

• I think Kobe Bryant is the best basketball player in history.

• Kobe Bryant is a great basketball player because...

• Kobe Bryant used his talents to benefit others by...