Writing Prompts Continued
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Melissa Richards
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Writing Prompts Continued
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Breaking up a writing prompt
When we break apart a writing prompt, we are trying to figure out what we need to write about. What is the:
Type of writing (informative or opinion)
Topic (who or what)
Task (focus of my who or what)
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Writing Prompt #1
Write an informative essay to describe the negative effects of fast food.
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Open Ended
"Write an informative essay to describe the negative effects of fast food."
Think about what we need to do first when breaking this prompt apart? Write your answer.
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Open Ended
"Write an informative essay to describe the negative effects of fast food."
Next is my topic - the who or my what. What do you think is its? Write your answer.
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Multiple Select
"Write an informative essay to describe the negative effects of fast food."
Now lets move on to the task - remember this is the focus of our who or what. Pick your answer.
Informative writing
fast food
describe the negative effects
write an essay
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Open Ended
Now try one more time - In your answer include the type, topic, task.
Write an opinion article on the why it's important for children to do household chores.
Type:
Topic:
Task:
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