Transcript Writing Prompt #2

Warm-Up 4-12-2016
DIRECTIONS: Using the word bank complete the
paragraph by filling in the blanks..
When marking a prompt, there are (1)_____________
steps. The first step is to (2)________________ the
(3)________________ words in the prompt like
analyze, describe, argue, etc., and
(4)________________ what you're being asked to do.
In the second step, (5)________________ the verbs
you have circled in an order that makes sense to you
and your reader. The third step is to look for and
identify the (6)________________ . Draw a
(7)________________ around the it if it is stated
directly. If the audience is suggested, write
(8)________________ in the margin and place a box
around it. If the prompt does not specify an audience,
ask your teacher for guidance or write to a general
academic audience. The final step is to write the name
of the source(s) next to the prompt.
WORD BANK
•general academic
•intended audience
•underline
•four
•box
•directive
•number
•circle
Writing Process
for Timed Writing
Tips for Succeeding on the Writing Exam
This is an example of
a writing prompt…
Melissa Healy offers a perspective on social media that
challenges a common assumption among adults that constant
“electronic chatter” produces teens who are socially
underdeveloped and withdrawn. Write an essay for a parent
magazine explaining how you and your friends use social
networking. Using your own experiences and the research in
Melissa Healy’s article, construct an argument for social
media sites. Make clear for parents how teens could benefit
from spending their time in the “digital world.”
What are you supposed
to do with this?
FIRST…
• Ask
yourself, “What is the prompt asking
me to do?”
– Is it asking me to write an essay?
– Is it asking me to write a letter?
– Is it asking me to read something to use in my
writing?
– What organization do I need to use
•
Compare/Contrast
•
Cause/Effect
•
Sequence
•
Problem/Solution
– Is it asking me to write an argument or to
describe something?
THEN…
Step 1: Carefully read the prompt (or writing
task). Reread it if necessary.
Step 2: Analyze the prompt
 Circle directive words
 underline what the verbs ask you to do
 identify the audience
 number the different things you are asked
to do in an order that will make sense to
your reader
But what if the
prompt is a question,
not a statement?
Sometimes prompts include questions.
 Turn the QUESTIONS into STATEMENTS.
 Begin your statement with a verb that best
describes what you have to do to answer
the question.
 Circle the verb and underline what you’re
being asked to do.
NEXT…
Step 3: Think about the task.
 What will you need to include?
 What do you know about this type of
writing?
 What skills have you practiced that can
help you, here?
Step 4: Write a workable thesis or claim or write
your hook or topic sentence.
AND THEN…
Step 5: Quickly build a Reading & Writing Plan
or another brainstorm tool like a bubble map,
outline, or spiderweb.
Step 6: Write a clear and concise response to the
question.
Step 7: Edit your work so that it is free of
spelling and grammatical mistakes. Spend some
time rereading your paper to ensure that the
paper is free of errors. Use this last step to
check your formatting.
Time Spent on
Each Step (in minutes)
Step 1 – Carefully read the prompt
Step 7 -Edit your work
Step 2 -Analyze the prompt
Step 3 -Think about the task
Step 4 -Write a
Step 6 -Write a clear
workable thesis/claim
yet concise response
to the prompt
Step 5 -Quickly
develop a writing plan
This is what it should look like…
Writing Prompt #1
You have read a passage from The Count of Monte Cristo
and a scene from Blessings. Think about the similarities
and differences in how the two authors develop the
themes in each text.
Write an essay in which you identify a theme from each
text and analyze how each theme is developed. Be sure
to include specific details from both selections.
Writing Prompt #1
You have read a passage from The Count of Monte Cr
1
isto and a scene from Blessings. Think about the
similarities and differences in how the two authors
develop the themes in each text.
4
2
Write an essay in which you identify a theme from each
text and3 analyze how each theme is developed. Be
sure to include specific details from both selections.
5
Audience: General Audience
Source: Count of Monte Cristo &
Blessings
Writing Prompt #2
You have learned about electricity by reading three
articles, “Energy Story,” “Short Circuit,” and “Conducting
Solutions.”
In an essay, analyze how each source uses
explanations, examples, and/or descriptions to help
accomplish its purpose. Support your response with
evidence from each source.
Writing Prompt #2
You have learned about electricity by reading three
articles, “Energy Story,” “Short Circuit,” and “Conducting
Solutions.”
1
3
In an essay, analyze how each source uses
explanations, examples, and/or descriptions to help
accomplish its purpose.2 Support your response with
evidence from each source.
Audience: General Audience
Source: “Energy Story,” “Short
Circuit,” and “Conducting
Solutions”
Writing Prompt #3
At the end of the passage, Howie tells
Kevin that he is not making a good case.
Write an original story that describes what
Kevin does next to try to change Howie’s
mind about paying for Cromwell’s training.
Writing Prompt #3
At the end of the passage, Howie tells
Kevin
that
he
is
not
making
a
good
case.
2
1
Write an original story that describes what
Kevin does next to try to change Howie’s
mind about paying for Cromwell’s training.
Audience: General Audience
Source: The Fast and the Furriest