Understanding Writing Prompts

This video tutorial guides students on how to approach writing prompts by identifying key ideas. It begins with an example scenario and reviews the writing process, emphasizing the importance of understanding the prompt before brainstorming. The tutorial highlights common mistakes and models the first step of circling key ideas. It concludes by preparing students for the next step of brainstorming.

What is the main focus of the lesson introduced at the beginning?

• How to write a poem

• Grammar rules

• Understanding a writing prompt

• Reading comprehension

What is the example writing prompt used in the lesson?

• Share your opinion on school uniforms

• Explain how to make a sandwich

• Write a story about a surprise in the cafeteria

• Describe your favorite holiday

Which step is NOT part of the writing process reviewed in the lesson?

• Understanding the question

• Brainstorming ideas

• Drawing a picture

• Revising your work

What is the first step in the writing process that the lesson focuses on?

• Writing the sentences

• Understanding the question

• Making a plan

• Revising your work

What common mistake do students make when starting a writing prompt?

• Ignoring grammar

• Writing too much

• Using too many adjectives

• Brainstorming before understanding the prompt

What should a good writer do first when given a writing prompt?

• Ask a friend for help

• Ignore the prompt

• Look at the prompt closely

• Start writing immediately

What is the first action to take when identifying key ideas in a prompt?

• Write a summary

• Underline the verbs

• Circle the key ideas

• Highlight the adjectives

In the example prompt, where does the story take place?

• In the classroom

• In the cafeteria

• In the gym

• In the library

What is the topic of the writing sample in the lesson?

• A visit to the zoo

• A birthday party

• A day at the beach

• A surprise in the cafeteria

What are the two steps learned in the lesson for understanding a prompt?

• Read aloud and get feedback

• Brainstorm and make a plan

• Write a draft and revise

• Circle key ideas and ask what the prompt is asking