Planning a Prompt Response
8th Grade · ELA · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can develop a plan for writing an effective response to a given prompt.
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Before writing an essay, use scratch paper to plan and outline your response.
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A good default format for an essay on a test is the five-paragraph essay, which includes an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
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Instead of restating the prompt, your introduction should include an interesting focus statement that covers the prompt in your own words, and your conclusion should synthesize your main points.
