Understanding Writing Prompts: Identifying Key Words and Writing Types

The video tutorial teaches students how to effectively understand and respond to writing prompts. It emphasizes the importance of reading the prompt multiple times, identifying keywords, and determining the type of writing required. The lesson uses a field trip example to illustrate how to analyze a prompt and decide on the appropriate writing style, such as a persuasive letter. The tutorial concludes with a recap of the steps to ensure students can identify what a writing prompt is asking and how to respond appropriately.

What is the main purpose of a writing prompt?

• To entertain the reader

• To test grammar skills

• To confuse the writer

• To provide a topic for writing

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

• Writing in a different language

• Writing without understanding the question

• Ignoring the prompt

• Using too many keywords

What should you do first to understand a writing prompt?

• Start writing immediately

• Ask a friend for help

• Read the prompt multiple times

• Write a draft

Which of the following is NOT a keyword in the field trip prompt?

• Field trip

• Convince

• Explain

• Entertain

What type of writing is required for the field trip prompt?

• A story

• An article

• A persuasive letter

• A poem

What is the most important keyword indicating the type of writing needed?

• Convince

• Entertain

• Explain

• Inform

What are the steps to understand a writing prompt?

• Ask a friend, write a draft, and edit

• Ignore the prompt, write freely, and revise

• Read multiple times, highlight keywords, and determine writing type

• Read once, write immediately, and submit