WorksheetsUnpacking the prompt
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
The first step in essay writing is reading and unpacking the prompt
True
False
Which of the following is NOT something you do when you dissect the prompt
Determine the type of essay your writing
Determine who you're writing to
Determine what you're writing about
Determine how long you have to write
The acronym TAP helps you to remember how to dissect the prompt
True
False
The T in TAP stands for
Topic
Turn and talk
Task
Talking about
The A in TAP stands for
Approach
Audience
Argumentative
Adults
The P in TAP stands for
Purpose
Product
Preparation
Position
What is the TASK of this prompt: Write an informative essay in which you explain why Ella Fitzgerald is important to the history of jazz. Use information from the sources in your essay.
Argumentative
Opinion
Expository
Informative
Who is the audience of this prompt (who are you writing to): Write an informative essay in which you explain why Ella Fitzgerald is important to the history of jazz. Use information from the sources in your essay.
Teacher/Adult
Student
What is the purpose for writing according to this prompt: Write an informative essay in which you explain why Ella Fitzgerald is important to the history of jazz. Use information from the sources in your essay.
Explain why the history of jazz should teach about Ella Fitzgerald
Explain why Ella Fitzgerald is important to the history of jazz
Persuade readers that Ella Fitzgerald is the queen of jazz
Persuade readers to research Ella Fitzgerald and the history of jazz
The task of this prompt is argumentative: Write an informative essay in which you explain how technology has helped explorers overcome challenges related to deep-sea exploration. Use information from the sources in your essay.
True
False
The audience of this prompt are teachers/adults: Write an informative essay in which you explain how technology has helped explorers overcome challenges related to deep-sea exploration. Use information from the sources in your essay.
True
False
Write an informative essay in which you explain how technology has helped explorers overcome challenges related to deep-sea exploration. Use information from the sources in your essay. Which statement is correct about this prompt?
The purpose for writing is to persuade readers that technology has helped explorers overcome challenges related to deep sea exploration
The purpose for writing is to explain how technology has helped explorers overcome challenges related to deep sea exploration
Read the prompt: Write an informative essay in which you explain who Juliette Gordon Low was and why she formed the Girl Scouts organization. Use evidence from the sources to support your answer. Which statement is INCORRECT
The task is argumentative
The audience is a teacher/adult
The purpose is to explain who Juliette Gordon Low was and why she formed the Girl Scouts organization
You can use TAP to dissect this prompt
Which statement is false about the purpose for dissecting prompts before writing
Argumentative and informative essays are different and you need to know which one you're writing
You have to know the purpose for writing before you can begin
You only dissect prompts if you don't understand it when you read it
Knowing your audience can change your tone and vocabulary
What do you call the main idea of an informative essay
Thesis statement
Topic sentence
Claim
Which of the following is NEVER included in an informative essay introduction paragraph
A hook
A thesis statement
Elaboration
The purpose of a hook is to get readers interested in reading your essay
True
False
A hook can also be used in your conclusion paragraph
True
False
Which of the following is NOT the purpose of an introduction paragraph?
It hooks readers and gives them a purpose for reading
It gives them a checklist of evidence to look for in your body paragraphs
It provides a clear thesis or claim
It gives a brief elaboration on your evidence
The minimum number of sentences a strong introduction can have are
1
2
3
5
