Surviving the HSPE Sample prompts- get out a piece of paper- you will do the brainstorming part of the writing process today.

Sample Expository

Suggestions for pre-writing: Write down every question being asked of you. Brainstorm topics. Determine your thesis- write it down. Determine what concrete details support the thesis. Determine what context the reader will need to know. 6. Determine when/where you will answer each question.

Suggestions for writing: Go with the five paragraph essay. Use the thesaurus and dictionaries available to you. Use the same criteria that apply in English- just because the prompt may be easier, does not mean your standards should be lower. Conventions matter EDIT! TAKE YOUR TIME!

Sample Persuasive Prompt

Tips for Pre-writing Write down every question being asked of you. Brainstorm opinions and take the one you can best defend. Determine your thesis- write it down. Determine what concrete details support the thesis. Determine what context the reader will need to know. 6. Determine when/where you will answer each question. 7. Include a rebuttal