TCAP Writing – How to Approach the Prompt WRITE- look at writing prompt/task 1st THINK- what type of essay will I need to write? What will it look like? READ (and annotate) the passages given- underline or mark text you may want to cite in your essay THINK about the prompt and it’s connection to the reading passages PLAN- create a list, bubble/box diagram, or flow chart that contains essential information for writing a good essay argument & information= thesis, claims, cited evidence, explanation narrative- plot, setting and character description, dialogue TIME- AT LEAST 30 min., NO MORE THAN 45 minutes MAX.

TCAP Writing – How to Approach the Prompt I’ve got my plan, now what???? WRITE- think about the elements of the writing task assigned. Do I need to remain neutral? Am I just helping the reader better understand a topic or issue, providing clarification, understanding? Do I need a thesis? Do I need to use 3C’s? = informational Do I need to choose and convince the reader to agree with my position? Do I need to include a counterclaim? Do I need a thesis? Do I need to use 3C’s? = argument Do I need to makeup an imaginary experience based on the passages? Do I need LOTS of paragraphs? Do I need dialogue? Do I need to use imagery to describe the setting and characters?= narrative