Unpacking the prompt

The first step in essay writing is reading and unpacking the prompt

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT something you do when you dissect the prompt

• Determine the type of essay your writing

• Determine who you're writing to

• Determine what you're writing about

• Determine how long you have to write

The acronym TAP helps you to remember how to dissect the prompt

• True

• False

The T in TAP stands for

• Topic

• Turn and talk

• Task

• Talking about

The A in TAP stands for

• Approach

• Audience

• Argumentative

• Adults

The P in TAP stands for

• Purpose

• Product

• Preparation

• Position

What is the TASK of this prompt: Write an informative essay in which you explain why Ella Fitzgerald is important to the history of jazz. Use information from the sources in your essay.

• Argumentative

• Opinion

• Expository

• Informative

Who is the audience of this prompt (who are you writing to): Write an informative essay in which you explain why Ella Fitzgerald is important to the history of jazz. Use information from the sources in your essay.

• Teacher/Adult

• Student

What is the purpose for writing according to this prompt: Write an informative essay in which you explain why Ella Fitzgerald is important to the history of jazz. Use information from the sources in your essay.

• Explain why the history of jazz should teach about Ella Fitzgerald

• Explain why Ella Fitzgerald is important to the history of jazz

• Persuade readers that Ella Fitzgerald is the queen of jazz

• Persuade readers to research Ella Fitzgerald and the history of jazz

The task of this prompt is argumentative: Write an informative essay in which you explain how technology has helped explorers overcome challenges related to deep-sea exploration. Use information from the sources in your essay.

• True

• False