The Steps
The first step of prompt analysis.
What is determine the essay type?
Dylan just finished determining the topic of his prompt. What should he have already done?
Determine the prompt type.
Determine the prompt type:
The sources talked about celebrities and their rise to fame. Write an opinion essay in which you explain which celebrity was more determined to become famous. Use evidence from the sources to support your answer.
What is, opinion?
The second step of prompt analysis.
What is determine the topic of the prompt.
Jot down her thoughts and feelings about the topic.
Determine the topic of the prompt:
The sources talked about working to fix a problem. Write an informational essay in which you explain what it takes to fix a problem. Use evidence from the sources to support your answer.
What is, Fixing a problem
The third step of prompt analysis.
What is, determine the question you must answer?
Shayla just received her prompt, determined it was an informational essay with a topic of birds. What should she do next?
Determine the question she must answer.
Determine the question you must answer:
The sources talked about danger. Write an informational essay in which you explain the methods to avoid danger. Use evidence from the sources to support your answer.
The fourth step of prompt analysis.
What is, generate your thoughts/feelings about the topic?
What is one way to determine the topic of a prompt?
Notice the words that are repeated.
Determine the question you must answer:
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humans have on each other when they live in the same area. Use information from the passages in your essay.
What are the effects wild animals and humans have on each other when they live in the same area?
The fifth step of prompt analysis.
What is, create a traits trick controlling idea?
Jay just turned his prompt into a question. What should he do next?
Create a traits trick controlling idea:
The passages were about exploring the oceans through technology. Write an informative essay in which you explain how technology has helped explorers overcome challenges related to deep-sea exploration. Use information from the sources in your essay.
_______ technology has helped explorers overcome challenges.