Writing Prompt and Planning

What are the keywords you look for in a narrative writing prompt?

• opinion, think, feel, argue

• story, tell

• explain, inform, teach

What are the keywords you look for in an expository writing prompt?

• opinion, think, feel, argue

• story, tell

• explain, inform, teach

What are the keywords you look for in an argumentative writing prompt?

• opinion, think, feel, argue

• story, tell

• explain, inform, teach

What is the first thing you do after reading the writing prompt?

• start planning

• find the keywords

• start writing

What does the I stand for in the IRC outline?

• inside

• introduction

• idea

What does the R stand for in the IRC outline?

• reasons

• reading

• review

What does the C stand for in the IRC outline?

• create

• concentrate

• conclusion

How many reasons (R) do you plan for with the IRC outline?

• 1

• 2

• 3

How many paragraphs do you plan for with the IRC outline?

• 5

• 4

• 3

What do the subtopics (A and B) in the IRC outline help you to write?

• longer, more detailed paragraphs

• neater, more creative paragraphs

• shorter, more organized paragaphs