Writing Prompts

Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you make a support a claim about whether or not homework improves student achievement. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both passages.

What is the best restated claim?

• Homework causes students to lose sleep and then not be prepared for school.

• Students have a lot of other things to do afters school and should not have to do homework.

• I do not think homework improves student achievement.

• Based on both passages homework does improve student achievement.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you discuss wolf in “Little Red Riding Hood” and the wolf in “The Three Little Pigs” each move the plot forward. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both fairytales.

What is the best restated thesis?

• Each character moves the plot forward through the setting.

• The character of the wolf in “Little Red Riding Hood” and the wolf in “The Three Little Pigs” each move the plot forward through their actions.

• The character of the wolf in “Little Red Riding Hood” and the wolf in “The Three Little Pigs” each move the plot forward through the mood.

• The character of the wolf in “Little Red Riding Hood” and the wolf in “The Three Little Pigs” each move the plot forward through the theme and metaphor of life.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you analyze the motivation of the characters Goldilocks and Cinderella. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both passages

What is the thesis based on the prompt?

• Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you analyze the motivation of the characters Goldilocks and Cinderella.

• Analyze the motivation of the characters Goldilocks and Cinderella.

• The motivation of the characters Goldilocks and Cinderella is to solve the problem of their situation.

• The motivation of the characters is to win.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Is this writing prompt informational and literary?

Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you make a support a claim about whether or not homework improves student achievement. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both passages.

• literary

• informational

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Is this writing prompt Argumentative (Claim) or Explanatory/Expository?

Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you make a support a claim about whether or not homework improves student achievement. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both passages.

• Argumentative (Claim)

• Explanatory/Expository

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you make a support a claim about whether or not homework improves student achievement. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both passages.

Which outline is the correct one to use for this prompt?

• I. Introduction Paragraph

  Hook

  Inform

  Claim

  
  

  II. Body Paragraph

  Statement

  Evidence

  Explain

  
  

  III. Body Paragraph

  Statement

  Evidence

  Explain

  
  

  IV. Counter-claim

  Statement

  Evidence

  Explain

  
  

  V. Conclusion Paragraph

  Restate your claim

  Summarize your essay

• I. Introduction Paragraph

  Hook

  Inform

  Thesis

  
  

  II. Body Paragraph

  Statement

  Evidence

  Explain

  
  

  III. Body Paragraph

  Statement

  Evidence

  Explain

  
  

  V. Conclusion Paragaph

  Restate your claim

  Summarize your essay

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you discuss wolf in “Little Red Riding Hood” and the wolf in “The Three Little Pigs” each move the plot forward. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both fairytales.

Which is the correct outline to use for the above prompt?

• I. Introduction Paragraph

  Hook

  Inform

  Claim

  
  

  II. Body Paragraph

  Statement

  Evidence

  Explain

  
  

  III. Body Paragraph

  Statement

  Evidence

  Explain

  
  

  IV. Counter-claim

  Statement

  Evidence

  Explain

  
  

  V. Conclusion Paragraph

  Restate your claim

  Summarize your essay

• I. Introduction Paragraph

  Hook

  Inform

  Thesis

  
  

  II. Body Paragraph

  Statement

  Evidence

  Explain

  
  

  III. Body Paragraph

  Statement

  Evidence

  Explain

  
  

  V. Conclusion Paragraph

  Restate your claim

  Summarize your essay

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Is the prompt literary or informational?

Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you discuss wolf in “Little Red Riding Hood” and the wolf in “The Three Little Pigs” each move the plot forward. Your response must be based on ideas that can be found in both fairy tales.

• literary

• informational

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is a thesis statement?

• Sentence that answers the prompt, explains the claim, and the provides the reasons that support your claim.

• Sentence that gets the reader's attention.

• Sentence that is the first sentence of a paragraph, it provides the subject of the paragraph.

• Sentence that provides a specific detail or example.

What is the purpose of expository writing?

• Entertain

• Explain

• Persuade

• Inform