Video Test Prep: Writing Prompts

This "prompt bootcamp" is designed to help students determine exactly what type of writing is required for different prompts. This intense review is to help students prepare for state testing and to determine whether narrative point of view, narrative story continuation, or text-based essay is what they need to compose. It is extremely direct and explicit and written to help even the most struggling students.

Includes:

5 minute downloadable mini-lesson video (students can replay as much as they need)

Prompt Anchor Chart (defines the 3 types, lists key words, outlines steps)

Independent Practice Sheet with answer key (10 examples)

Exit Slip with answer key

Do Now sheets for extra practice (5)

Do Now Sheets with additional step of drawing a graphic organizer (10)