Prompt Writing Tutorial

Prompt Writing : 

Prompt Writing Check out this EASY step-by-step prewriting graphic organizer, and see how to STRETCH it out into a paper. Occasionally model prompt writing in writer’s workshop. Be sure to focus on the SIX Traits of Writing: Ideas, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency and Conventions.

Begin your prewriting graphic organizer.First, write your topic and closing sentences. I keep them minimal and then spice them up when I do the actual writing. : 

Begin your prewriting graphic organizer.First, write your topic and closing sentences. I keep them minimal and then spice them up when I do the actual writing. Topic Sentence: Last summer, my family went on a cruise to Mexico with three other families. I have many favorite memories of that trip. Closing Sentence: As you can see, I have many favorite memories from that trip. I hope to go again someday to create new memories. Prompt: Think back to a time when you took a trip somewhere. Write about your favorite memories of the trip. PLAN your ending to avoid crash landings. What are the MOST important words in the prompt … the words you need to include in YOUR topic sentence?

Topic Sentence: Last summer, my family went on a cruise to Mexico with three other families. I have many favorite memories of that trip. : 

Topic Sentence: Last summer, my family went on a cruise to Mexico with three other families. I have many favorite memories of that trip. Closing Sentences: As you can see, I have many favorite memories from that trip to Mexico. I hope to go again someday to create new memories. Finally, Next, First, Add in transition words.

Topic Sentence: Last summer, my family went on a cruise to Mexico with three other families. I have many favorite memories of that trip. : 

Topic Sentence: Last summer, my family went on a cruise to Mexico with three other families. I have many favorite memories of that trip. Closing Sentences: As you can see, I have many favorite memories from that trip to Mexico. I hope to go again someday to create new memories. Finally, Next, First, Car ride to Alabama Cruise to Progresso and Cozumel Car ride home Packed Drove, Tire blew out. Dinner at bar-b-que restaurant Holiday Ship Progresso Cozumel Self-Assist Picked up by car dealer Quiet drive home Add details to your major events. Determine THREE main events. Then, go back and add some details. Big 10 tire shop, families stopped too, Added transmission fluid every 30 miles Navigation system took us to the wrong location. Beggars, Mayan Ruin, Bus trip, lizards Shopping, Mean MaMa, Snorkeling Refused a tip. True southern hospitality Sunset in Arkansas. PLAN to use some figurative language. …as loud as a gunshot… fish…as sparkly as an engagement ring Sunset was like an expensive painting.

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Remember, if you’re not MODELING, you’re teaching something else. ~Rich Allen

My Trip to Mexico : 

My Trip to Mexico Last summer, my family went on a cruise to Mexico with three other families to celebrate the high school graduation of my son, my niece and one of my son’s best friends. I have many favorite memories of that trip. First, all the families caravanned to Alabama, the port where we set sail. Packing the car to hold ALL of our luggage was quite a feat. Can you believe that I only had a small carry-on suitcase and my husband and sons packed GIANT suitcases? They rationalized the fact that their clothes were larger and bulkier than mine. After situating ourselves with snacks, books, movies, pillows and blankets, we began the journey in my 2002 Chevrolet Impala. It was a rather uneventful trip until a sound as loud as a gunshot alerted us to danger. We looked around in horror to realize that the driver’s side front tire literally exploded on the highway. Fortunately, no one was injured; my transmission didn’t fair as Mrs. Dick #007 November 26, 2008 DRAFT

My Trip to Mexico : 

My Trip to Mexico well. Our Garmin Navigational System proved useful as it directed us to the nearest tire shop in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. New tires, a little duct tape and inconvenience, and we were off again. Later that evening, we joined our family and friends for dinner at the local bar-b-que restaurant before dropping the car off at the dealership for repair. I was secretly hoping that it would cost too much to fix, and I would have to drive home in a new car but that didn’t happen. After a good night’s sleep at a local hotel, we boarded the Carnival Ship called The Holiday with our seasickness pills in tow. They came in handy on several occasions … Mrs. Dick #007 November 26, 2008 DRAFT

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After writing your first draft, REVISE. Exchange boring words for spicier ones.