Writing Prompt

Every year, millions of people visit zoos around the world. But some people believe that zoos are inhumane and that animals should not be kept in captivity. Do you agree? Why or why not? You are to write an essay giving specific specific reasons and examples to support your position.

• Informative Writing

• Opinion Writing

• Narrative Writing

You have read a story about Black Bird Pie.  You are to write a story about the lonesome scarecrow who stood alone in the field for years, until one special day everything changes.  Remember to use vivid details to describe actions, thoughts and feelings as you develop your plot.  Also, include dialogue amongst the scarecrow and the other field animals.

• Informative Writing

• Opinion Writing

• Narrative Writing

What is the purpose of a narrative writing?

• -to give the reader information

• -to persuade readers

• -to tell a story 

• -to describe characters

Elements of a good paragraph include all of the following except _________.

• -title

• -indent

• -skipped lines

• -main idea and details

What does the writing prompt want me to write about below? :"Cell phones are constantly a discussion in school districts. Should cell phones be allowed at school?"

• Should cell phones be allowed at school

• Cell phones are constantly a discussion

• cell phones

• rules at school

Drag the possible answers to each of the 4 Whats

a

b

c

d

persuade, inform, entertain

RACE, T-chart, or SWBST

brief write, essay

the question of the prompt

Understanding the Prompt

Example Prompt:

Write an opinion essay about whether or not homework helps students perform better at school. Use information from the text to support your opinion

What is the key word?

What is a prompt?

• A sentence that introduces and focused the writing topic.

• A paragraph.

• A step to writing.

• A statement.

Writing Prompt:

"Write an essay explaining the benefits of regular exercise. Include specific examples and evidence to support your points."

Where can you find additional information or context that might help you understand the writing prompt?

• At the end of the prompt

• In the middle of the prompt

• At the beginning of the prompt

What is the purpose of a hook in the introductory paragraph of an essay?

• To present the main argument

• To summarize the conclusion

• To grab the reader's attention

• To list the sources used