Planning a Prompt Response
Grade 8th Grade · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can develop a plan for writing an effective response to a given prompt.
Warm-Up Video
Thomas Frank · 9:35
5 Rules for Answering ESSAY Questions on Exams
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Before writing an essay, use scratch paper to plan and outline your response.
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
Practice Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Imagine you have to write an essay about the importance of recycling. List the steps you would take to plan your essay before you start writing, based on the video.”
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