Identifying the Purpose of Your Essay

This lesson teaches how to identify the purpose of an essay by analyzing prompts. It focuses on recognizing action verbs and subjects to determine the type of writing required. The video provides a detailed example of a prompt about cell phones in schools, guiding viewers through creating a purpose statement. The process involves boxing key words, starting with a verb, and completing the statement with the subject. By the end, viewers will understand how to construct a clear purpose statement for their essays.

What is the significance of identifying the audience in your essay?

Explain how you would construct a purpose statement based on a prompt.