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"Breaking Down a Writing Prompt." TESOL International Association, 26 Dec. 2016,   www.tesol.org/connect/tesol-resource-center/search-details/lesson-plans/2016/12/26/breaking-down-a-writing-prompt. Accessed 18 Dec. 2020.

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1.) What is the prompt asking you to do? • Circle directive words in the prompt like analyze, describe, argue, etc., and underline what you're being asked to do. Sometimes prompts include questions. These questions should be turned into statements. Begin your statements with a verb that best describes what you have to do to answer the question. Circle the verb and underline what you’re being asked to do. • • • • • •
2.) How can I use the prompt to help organize my paper? • Number the verbs you have circled in an order that makes sense to you and your reader.
3.) Who is my intended audience? • Place a box around the intended audience if it is stated directly. If the intended audience is suggested, write the intended audience in the margin and place a box around it. If the prompt does not specify an audience, ask your teacher for guidance or write to a general academic audience.
4.) What sources (if any) am I being asked to use? • Write the name of the source(s) next to the prompt.

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1. understand your reading/performance task;
2. review your text;
3. read for comprehension;
4. read for deeper meaning; and
5. organize and cite important information.

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Watch the Video to Better Understand the Process for Breaking Down a Prompt

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Watch the Video to Better Understand the Process for Breaking Down a Prompt

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______________ (author’s name), in his/her article “_______________,” _______________ (what does the author do in the text; for example, discuss, explore, research ideas, argue, etc.) _______________. Summarize the claims _______________ (author’s last name) makes in his/her argument and identify the evidence he/she uses to advance his/her position. What does _______________ (use full name) want his/her readers to do as a result of reading the text?

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The following questions should be used to analyze and mark a writing prompt.

A sample prompt has been provided below.
1.) What is the prompt asking you to do? • Circle directive words in the prompt like analyze, describe, argue, etc., and underline what you're being asked to do. Sometimes prompts include questions. These questions should be turned into statements. Begin your statements with a verb that best describes what you have to do to answer the question. Circle the verb and underline what you’re being asked to do. • • • • • •
2.) How can I use the prompt to help organize my paper? • Number the verbs you have circled in an order that makes sense to you and your reader.
3.) Who is my intended audience? • Place a box around the intended audience if it is stated directly. If the intended audience is suggested, write the intended audience in the margin and place a box around it. If the prompt does not specify an audience, ask your teacher for guidance or write to a general academic audience.
4.) What sources (if any) am I being asked to use? • Write the name of the source(s) next to the prompt.