Writing Prompts

Sometimes a class gets to go on a field trip. Before you write, think about a time your class went somewhere together. Now write a story about the time your class went on a field trip.

• Narrative

• Opinion

• Expository

• None of the above

There are many amazing animals in the world. Imagine that one day you changed into an animal. Now write a story about your day living as this animal.

• Expository

• Opinion

• Narrative

• None of the above

Inventions make our lives easier and more enjoyable. Imagine that one day you designed an invention for children. Now write a story about what this invention did.

• Narrative

• Opinion

• Expository

• None of the above

We all know about famous people. Write a story about what might happen if a famous person came to visit.

• narrative

• expository

• opinion

• none of the above

What does the writing prompt want me to write about below? :

"Cell phones are constantly a discussion in school districts. Should cell phones be allowed at school?"

• Should cell phones be allowed at school

• Cell phones are constantly a discussion

• cell phones

• rules at school

Writing Prompt: "Write an essay explaining the benefits of regular exercise. Include specific examples and evidence to support your points."

Where can you find additional information or context that might help you understand the writing prompt?

• At the end of the prompt

• In the middle of the prompt

• At the beginning of the prompt

What is the first step in understanding a writing prompt?

• • Writing the introduction

• • Identifying the type of essay

• • Finding the key words

• • Brainstorming ideas

Drag the possible answers to each of the 4 Whats

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RACE, T-chart, or SWBST

the question of the prompt

brief write, essay

persuade, inform, entertain

What is a prompt?

• A sentence that introduces and focused the writing topic.

• A paragraph.

• A step to writing.

• A statement.

Which type of writing matches the prompt? After reading The One and Only Ivan, write the next sequence of events that could happen after Ivan goes to the zoo.

• Narrative

• Opinion

• Informational