
What type of prompt is it?
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By Lauren Ferguson
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Poll
Sometimes it can be hard to understand what type of essay to write when I read a prompt for our glove writing.
I agree! This can be confusing!
I disagree, it's easy for me.
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Persuade
Inform
Entertain
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For example: when we wrote to Mr. Meredith about the new playground or field trip.
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For example: when we wrote about what we would do for inside recess, when we wrote about our favorite sport or hobby
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For example: the hidden treasure story, the story about someone visiting your school.
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Open Ended
What are the three purposes an author has for writing?
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First look for key words in the writing task.
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Persuading key words include:
Write a persuasive letter
Urge your readers
Write a speech to convince
Write a letter to your principal about why...
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Informing key words include:
Write to explain why...
Write about making/doing...
Explain the...
Write an article for...
Explain what animal/person...
Describe...
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Entertaining key words include:
Make up a story..
Tell a true story..
Write a narrative about...
From your own experience, tell about...
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Multiple Choice
Most people make an object with their own hands. Write about making something with your own hands or watching another person make something.
persuade
inform
entertain
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Multiple Choice
Jump out of bed! Look out the window! It's a perfect weather day! Write a story about a day when the weather seemed perfect.
persuade
inform
entertain
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Multiple Choice
Your principal is thinking of building a new playground and needs your ideas. Write a letter to your principal telling him what equipment you need on the new playground.
persuade
inform
entertain
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Multiple Choice
People find different ways to enjoy their free time. Some people play sports, others have hobbys. What do you like to do for fun? Write about your sport or hobby. Describe how to do the sport or hobby.
persuade
inform
entertain
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Multiple Choice
Describe what you like to do inside when it is raining? What type of activities do you enjoy indoors? How do you stay busy?
persuade
inform
entertain
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Multiple Choice
Finish the story. Tell what happens to Amy and her mom.
persuade
inform
entertain
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Each paragraph can be about 1 topic specifically.
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Multiple Choice
Finish the story. Tell what happens to Amy and her mom.
Essay (topic/detail)
Story (problem/solution)
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Multiple Choice
Your principal is thinking of building a new playground and needs your ideas. Write a letter to your principal telling him what equipment you need on the new playground.
Essay (topic/detail)
Story (problem/solution)
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Multiple Choice
Jump out of bed! Look out the window! It's a perfect weather day! Write a story about a day when the weather seemed perfect.
Essay (Topic/details)
Story (problem/solution)
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Multiple Choice
Describe what you like to do inside when it is raining? What type of activities do you enjoy indoors? How do you stay busy?
Essay (topic/detail)
Story (problem/solution)
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Multiple Choice
People find different ways to enjoy their free time. Some people play sports, others have hobbies. What do you like to do for fun? Write about your sport or hobby. Describe how to do the sport or hobby.
Essay (topic/detail)
Story (problem/solution)
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