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Tips for Responding to an Explanatory Prompt
An explanatory prompt asks you to explain a topic in a special way. Here’s how to give your best response:
- Study the prompt. What is your topic? How should you explain it? Who is your audience?
- Plan your answer. List key details
- Read and revise your response. Check your work.
How to Make a Friend
Smile, say “hi,” and give your name.
Ask about the other person.
Tell about yourself.
Find things you both like, and do them together.
Sample explanatory prompt: Write a paragraph explaining to classmates how to make a new friend.
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