Unpack the Prompt

Which of the following words are key words for a persuasive prompt?

• use information from both passages

• point of view

• whether or not

• a question at the beginning of the prompt

• support your answer with proof

What type of essay will you write for the following prompt?

In your own words, write a multi-paragraph response that explains how Bird Woman in Passage 1 and the robin in Passage 2 help others by performing important tasks. Be sure to include information about why others need their help. Your response must be based on ideas and information that can be found in both passages.

• informational

• persuasive

• narrative

How will you begin your hook for the following prompt?

In your own words, write a multi-paragraph response that explains how Bird Woman in Passage 1 and the robin in Passage 2 help others by performing important tasks. Be sure to include information about why others need their help. Your response must be based on ideas and information that can be found in both passages.

• Picture this. You ________.

• Have you ever had a bird?

• When you think of ________, you probably picture _________.

Which of the following hooks is the best for the prompt below?

In your own words, write a multi-paragraph response that explains how Bird Woman in Passage 1 and the robin in Passage 2 help others by performing important tasks. Be sure to include information about why others need their help. Your response must be based on ideas and information that can be found in both passages.

• When you think of a bird, you probably picture an eagle.

• When you think of someone helping another person, you probably picture a human sacrificing for a friend.

• Picture this. You are wishing you could fly, but you do not have any wings. Suddenly a bird swoops down to save you.

• When you think of two birds, you probably picture them fighting.

How will you begin your "O" for the following prompt?

In your own words, write a multi-paragraph response that explains how Bird Woman in Passage 1 and the robin in Passage 2 help others by performing important tasks. Be sure to include information about why others need their help. Your response must be based on ideas and information that can be found in both passages.

• Some critics may argue ______________.

• But did you know _____________?

• Birds are actually helpful creatures.

Which of the following "O" is the best for the prompt below?

In your own words, write a multi-paragraph response that explains how Bird Woman in Passage 1 and the robin in Passage 2 help others by performing important tasks. Be sure to include information about why others need their help. Your response must be based on ideas and information that can be found in both passages.

• Some critics may argue birds are annoying.

• But did you know, birds can also be helpers?

• But did you know that my favorite bird is a robin?

• But did you know the best helpers are kids?

What sentence below will you steal words from the prompt for your thesis statement?

In your own words, write a multi-paragraph response that explains how Bird Woman in Passage 1 and the robin in Passage 2 help others by performing important tasks. Be sure to include information about why others need their help. Your response must be based on ideas and information that can be found in both passages.

• Be sure to include information about why others need their help.

• Your response must be based on ideas and information that can be found in both passages.

• Write a multi-paragraph response that explains how Bird Woman in Passage 1 and the robin in Passage 2 help others by performing important tasks.

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What type of essay will you write for the following prompt?

Should young athletes get an award just for participating in a sport?

Write a multi-paragraph response that explains whether or not young athletes should get an award just for participating in a sport. Include information from both passages that provide reasons and evidence that support your point of view.

• informational

• persuasive

• narrative

How will you begin your hook for the following passage?

Should young athletes get an award just for participating in a sport?

Write a multi-paragraph response that explains whether or not young athletes should get an award just for participating in a sport. Include information from both passages that provide reasons and evidence that support your point of view.

• Picture this. You ___________.

• When you think of _______, you probably picture ________.

• A trophy is a type of reward that kids receive for participating in a sport.

Which of the following hooks is the best for the prompt below?

Should young athletes get an award just for participating in a sport?

Write a multi-paragraph response that explains whether or not young athletes should get an award just for participating in a sport. Include information from both passages that provide reasons and evidence that support your point of view.

• When you think of someone receiving a trophy, you probably picture him or her winning the championship.

• When you think of someone playing a sport, you probably picture him or her dribbling a soccer ball.

• Picture this. You just crossed the finish line as the first-place winner of the race. You walk to the podium and expect to be the only person receiving a trophy. To your surprise, even the last place finisher is given a gold reward.

• Picture this. You love trophies and you want to learn how to make one.