Writing Prompt Review | Explanatory, Persuasive & Speculative Writing

Prepare students for writing assessments with this Writing Prompt Review activity! This resource helps students identify different types of writing prompts, recognize clue words, and determine the expected response length before they begin writing.

Students will practice identifying:

• Explanatory writing prompts
• Persuasive writing prompts
• Speculative (narrative) writing prompts
• Prompt clue words that reveal the writing task
• Expected response length for each prompt type

This resource includes:

• Four engaging writing prompt scenarios
• Practice identifying writing type, clue words, and response length
• A reflection question asking students to explain their favorite type of writing
• Complete answer key for quick and easy grading.

Perfect for writing test preparation, ELA review, writing workshops, bell ringers, literacy centers, independent practice, or substitute plans, this activity helps students become more confident in recognizing what a prompt is asking before they begin writing.

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