A narrative prompt requires students to...
Tell a story.
An informative prompt requires students to...
Explain a concept or idea.
What is this question asking the student?
Consider the main character of Futureland. CJ lives at a theme park with his parents and they have developed Revs. Describe the traits of the main character.
Give a description of the main character.
What is this question asking you to do?
Think about how much you have grown from 6th - 8th grades. Consider your ability to reason with others and the friends you have made or lost. In an essay, discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth for you.
Write an essay in which you discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization in which you grew as a person.
What is this question asking the student to do?
Life is filled with challenges. Think about an obstacle in your life or something you have overcome. Write an essay telling of an obstacle or something you had to overcome.
An essay about an obstacle or something you have overcome.