Writing Boot Camp- TAP

The first thing you do when you see a writing prompt

• Skim it

• Don't read it

• Read it and TAP it out

• TAP it out

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ESSAY PROMPT: Old Mother West Wind and the Sandwitch both try to teach

important lessons to characters in the stories. Write an essay that explains

how Old Mother West Wind’s and the Sandwitch’s words and actions are

important to the plots of the stories. Use what you learned about the

characters to support your essay.

What is the purpose of this prompt?

• Narrative

• Literary Analysis

• Research Stimulation

Intro: Today you will read two articles and watch a video about the survival

of wild horses on Assateague Island in Maryland and Chincoteague Island in

Virginia. As you review these sources, you will gather information and answer

questions so that you can write an essay....

ESSAY PROMPT: Your class has been studying about the survival of the ponies

on Assateague Island. Using information from the articles and the video to write an essay

describing the roles that both the horses and humans play in the horses’

survival. Use evidence from the articles and the video to support your answer.

What is the purpose of this prompt?

• Narrative

• Literary Analysis

• Research Stimulation

Intro: Today you will analyze a passage from the novel Ida B and a passage

from the novel Moon Over Manifest. As you read these texts, you will gather

information and answer questions about the influence of the narrator’s point

of view so you can write an essay.

ESSAY PROMPT: The stories titled Ida B and Moon Over Manifest both include

events that did not happen exactly how the narrators expected them to

happen. Write an essay describing how each narrator’s point of view

influenced how these events are described. Be sure to use details from both

stories.

What is the purpose of this prompt?

• Narrative

• Literary Analysis

• Research Stimulation

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CCSS.RL.3.6

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Intro: Today you will read a passage from a story titled Magic Elizabeth. As

you read and answer the questions, pay close attention to the characters to

help prepare you to write a narrative story...

ESSAY PROMPT: In the passage from Magic Elizabeth, the author creates a

vivid setting and two distinct characters, Mrs. Chipley and Sally. Think about

the details the author uses to establish the setting and the characters.

Write an original story about what happens when Sally arrives at Aunt

Sarah’s house. In your story, be sure to use what you have learned about the

setting and the characters as you tell what happens next.

What is the purpose of the prompt?

• Narrative

• Literary Analysis

• Research Stimulation

Who is the audience you are writing to for LEAP?

• Your teacher

• Your Friend

• A teacher in your school

• A teacher that lives in another state

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ESSAY PROMPT: Old Mother West Wind and the Sandwitch both try to teach

important lessons to characters in the stories. Write an essay that explains

how Old Mother West Wind’s and the Sandwitch’s words and actions are

important to the plots of the stories. Use what you learned about the

characters to support your essay.

What is the topic of this prompt?

• Old Mother West Wind and the Sandwitch both try to teach

  important lessons to characters in the stories

• Write an essay that explains

  how Old Mother West Wind’s and the Sandwitch’s words and actions are

  important to the plots of the stories

• Use what you learned about the

  characters to support your essay.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Old Mother West Wind and the Sandwitch both try to teach

important lessons to characters in the stories. Write an essay that explains

how Old Mother West Wind’s and the Sandwitch’s words and actions are

important to the plots of the stories. Use what you learned about the

characters to support your essay.

What word is a 12 powerful word that helps you find the topic?

• Write

• Support

• Explain

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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Intro: Today you will read two articles and watch a video about the survival

of wild horses on Assateague Island in Maryland and Chincoteague Island in

Virginia. As you review these sources, you will gather information and answer

questions so that you can write an essay....

ESSAY PROMPT: Your class has been studying about the survival of the ponies

on Assateague Island. Using information from the articles and the video to write an essay

describing the roles that both the horses and humans play in the horses’

survival. Use evidence from the articles and the video to support your answer.

Find the 12 powerful word that helps you find the topic

• Evidence

• Write

• describing

• studying

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Intro: Today you will read two articles and watch a video about the survival

of wild horses on Assateague Island in Maryland and Chincoteague Island in

Virginia. As you review these sources, you will gather information and answer

questions so that you can write an essay....

ESSAY PROMPT: Your class has been studying about the survival of the ponies

on Assateague Island. Using information from the articles and the video to write an essay

describing the roles that both the horses and humans play in the horses’

survival. Use evidence from the articles and the video to support your answer.

What is the topic of this writing prompt?

• Using information from the articles and the video to write an essay

  describing the roles that both the horses and humans play in the horses’

  survival. Use evidence from the articles and the video to support your answer.

• As you review these sources, you will gather information and answer

  questions so that you can write an essay....

• : Your class has been studying about the survival of the ponies

  on Assateague Island