Understanding and Analyzing Prompts: How to Figure Out What a Prompt Wants You to Do

The video tutorial teaches students how to analyze open-ended prompts by reading thoughtfully, numbering tasks, and restating them. It emphasizes thinking like a detective and outlines five steps: analyze the prompt, find evidence, judge evidence, prepare the case, and finalize the case. The lesson provides examples and guides students through identifying tasks and avoiding common mistakes. By the end, students learn to confidently interpret prompts and respond effectively.

What is the first step in responding to an open-ended prompt?

• Judge the evidence

• Find the evidence

• Prepare the case

• Analyze the prompt

Which of the following is an example of a task?

• Analyzing a character

• Reading a book

• Closing the door

• Thinking about a story

What is a common mistake when addressing parts of a prompt?

• Ignoring the prompt

• Addressing parts separately

• Reading the prompt too quickly

• Using too much evidence

What should you do after numbering the tasks in a prompt?

• Judge the evidence

• Finalize the case

• Restate what you are being asked to do

• Find evidence from the story

How can you support your opinion in response to a prompt?

• By giving reasons without evidence

• By using evidence from the story

• By restating the prompt

• By asking questions