Understanding Writing Prompts: Key Ideas and Types of Writing

This video tutorial guides students on how to effectively respond to writing prompts by understanding the question being asked. It introduces the writing process, emphasizing the importance of the first step: understanding the prompt. The lesson outlines two key steps: circling key ideas and asking what the prompt requires. An example prompt is used to demonstrate these steps, helping students identify the type of writing needed and the key ideas to focus on.

Describe a memorable time you had with a person who is special to you.

How can you determine what type of writing to do based on a prompt?