Deconstructing an information writing prompt

Helps to provide focus:

An informational writing prompt is a statement or question that guides the writer to produce a piece of writing that provides facts, explanations, or information about a particular topic. The purpose of an informational writing prompt is to help the writer focus on presenting clear and accurate information in a structured and organized manner.

Three Main Components:

1. Topic

2. Focus

3. Instructions

Process Steps:

1. Read the Prompt carefully

2. Highlight or underline action verbs: "explain," "describe," "discuss," "compare," or "analyze."

3. Decide the purpose: inform, persuade, or entertain.

4. Requirements: 1 paragraph, 5 paragraphs, etc.