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 common mistake do students make when addressing prompts with multiple sentences?

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Why is it important to give evidence from the story when responding to a prompt?

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