1. Unwrapping “Just Right” Topics
Writing to a Prompt
Unwrapping “Just Right” Topics

2. Prompt: Write about a time when you were afraid.
The prompt is telling me to write about a time I felt scared.
Step 1: Determine what the prompt is asking you to do.

3. Prompt: Write about a time when you were afraid.
I was scared when I lost my cat, when I went to the dentist, and when I was the new kid at school.
Step 2: Connect your expert topics and experiences to the prompt.

4. Prompt: Write about a time when you were afraid.
My readers would like the story about the time I lost my cat. I felt scared, but I was happy to find her.
Step 3: Choose a topic to interest your audience and share your message.

5. Prompt: Write about a time when you were afraid.
I’ll draw pictures of the important events. Then I’ll make a story map to show the important events.
Step 4: Make a plan to help you organize your ideas.

6. Responding to a Prompt Determine Task Connect Experiences Select Topic
Make
a Plan