Analyzing Writing Prompts Quiz

What is the first step in analyzing a writing prompt?

• Underline the keywords

• Read the prompt carefully

• Determine the topic

• Highlight the important information

What is the topic of the essay in the first sample prompt?

• The impact of Susan B Anthony's actions

• The importance of Susan B Anthony

• Susan B Anthony's thoughts and feelings

• The events in Susan B Anthony's life

What type of essay is required in the first sample prompt?

• Informative

• Persuasive

• Narrative

• Opinion

What is the purpose for reading in the first sample prompt?

• To understand Susan B Anthony's thoughts and feelings

• To learn about Susan B Anthony's accomplishments

• To compare Susan B Anthony to other historical figures

• To analyze Susan B Anthony's writing style

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

What is the topic of the essay in the second sample prompt?

• James Madison's role in creating the US Constitution

• The importance of the US Constitution

• The events leading to the creation of the US Constitution

• The impact of the US Constitution on society

What type of essay is required in the second sample prompt?

• Informative

• Narrative

• Opinion

• Persuasive

What is the source text for the second sample prompt?

• A book about James Madison

• A speech by James Madison

• A newspaper article about James Madison

• A letter written by James Madison

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the purpose for reading in the second sample prompt?

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

What is the topic of the essay in the third sample prompt?

• The importance of Supreme Court cases

• The role of Thurgood Marshall in the civil rights movement

• Thurgood Marshall's Liberty medal acceptance speech

• The impact of Thurgood Marshall's work

What do you need to know in order to analyze the prompt?

• The type of essay, the source, details and evidence to look for, and how to use the details and evidence.

• The type of essay, the source, and what details and evidence to look for.

• The type of essay, the source, details and evidence to look for, and how to use the details and evidence to create a hook.

• The source, the author, details and evidence to look for, and how to use the details and evidence.