Understanding Writing Prompts and Identifying Writing Types

This video tutorial teaches how to effectively respond to writing prompts by understanding their requirements. It emphasizes reading the prompt multiple times, identifying key words, and determining the type of writing needed. The lesson uses the example of deciding whether to get a pet to illustrate these steps, guiding students to write a persuasive letter. The tutorial concludes by reinforcing the importance of analyzing prompts to produce appropriate responses.

What is the main purpose of a writing prompt?

• To list facts about a subject

• To give a question or statement to respond to

• To entertain the reader

• To provide a topic for discussion

What is a common mistake when responding to a writing prompt?

• Ignoring the subject

• Writing too much

• Focusing on the subject without understanding the question

• Using too many examples

What is the first step in analyzing a writing prompt?

• Write a draft

• Read the prompt multiple times

• Discuss with peers

• Research the topic

Which of the following is NOT a key word to identify in a writing prompt?

• Who you are writing to

• The length of the writing

• What you are writing about

• How you will write

What type of writing is suggested by the prompt example in the lesson?

• A story

• An article

• A poem

• A persuasive letter

What does 'support your position' imply in a writing prompt?

• Give reasons for your opinion

• Write a conclusion

• Include a bibliography

• Provide a summary

How can you determine the type of writing required by a prompt?

• By guessing

• By writing a draft

• By looking at the key words

• By asking a friend