Writing Prompts and Key Words

What is the key word in this prompt?

Everyone has a favorite classroom job. Explain which classroom job is your favorite.

• favorite

• classroom

• Explain

• Inform

What is the key word in this prompt?

You have read several sources about youth athletics. Write an informative essay explaining the effects of preparing for organized sports activities on children. Use information from the sources in your essay.

• Sources

• informative

• explaining

• effects

What kind of essay are you writing based on this prompt?

You have read several sources about youth athletics. Write an informative essay explaining the effects of preparing for organized sports activities on children. Use information from the sources in your essay.

• Explanatory

• Opinion

• Informative

What kind of essay are writing based on this prompt?

The readings talked about giving kids an allowance. Think about what you have learned from the readings. Now write your opinion on whether or not you think kids deserve an allowance.

• Explanatory

• Opinion

• Informative

What type of essay are you writing based on this prompt?

In science class, we have learned a lot about animals. Before you write, think about one animal you have learned about that you like the most. Now explain why you like this animal so much.

• Informative

• Opinion

What is the key word in this prompt?

In science class, we have learned a lot about animals. Before you write, think about one animal you have learned about that you like the most. Now explain why you like this animal so much.

Is this prompt specific or just about the topic?

Write an informative essay to present to your class about the human body. Use information from the passages in your essay.

Is this prompt specific or just about the topic?

You have read several sources about video games and the violence some showcase. Write an essay in which you state your opinion about whether you think violent video games are helpful or harmful to a person’s mind. Use information from the text to support your opinion.

• Specific

• Just about the topic

What is the key word in this prompt?

You have read several sources about the advantages and disadvantages of extending the school day. Write an essay about whether you think extending the school day is helpful or harmful. Use information from the text to support your answer.

• Opinion

• Support

• Advantages

• Think

An ________ essay where I have to choose a side.