Staying Focused on the Prompt

The video tutorial guides students on how to keep their writing focused on a given prompt. It covers planning, writing, and revising a persuasive letter to convince a teacher to choose a specific field trip location. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of reviewing work to ensure it answers the prompt and provides relevant information. It includes practical steps for revising paragraphs and removing unnecessary content to maintain focus.

What is the main purpose of writing focused on a prompt?

• To use as many complex words as possible

• To express personal opinions freely

• To write as much as possible without concern for relevance

• To ensure the writing answers the specific question asked

What is the first step in responding to a writing prompt?

• Crossing out unnecessary sentences

• Adding transition words

• Identifying the question and type of writing required

• Writing the conclusion

Why is it important to revise your written response?

• To add more complex vocabulary

• To ensure it answers the prompt effectively

• To change the topic

• To make it longer

What should you do if a sentence does not add information to your answer?

• Rewrite it

• Cross it out

• Highlight it

• Add more details to it

What should you keep in mind while rereading each paragraph?

• The complexity of the sentences

• The length of the paragraph

• Whether it answers the prompt and provides information

• The number of transition words

What is the purpose of removing unnecessary information from your writing?

• To use fewer words

• To focus the writing on the prompt

• To make it easier to read

• To make the essay shorter

What is the final step in ensuring your writing is focused on the prompt?

• Rewriting the entire essay

• Changing the topic

• Reviewing the prompt and refining the response

• Adding more examples