Mr. DElias Quick and Easy Way to Write a Short Answer Slide 2
Answer the Prompt O Do not go overboard with hooks or general
statements! O Re-word the prompt to make sure you are using the
same language O Ex: What is the best choice for lunch, today? O
Answer: Pizza is the best choice for lunch today. (heres your
thesis statement) Slide 3 Supporting Details O In order to create
supporting details, ask your thesis statement why? O Ex: Pizza is
the best choice for lunch. O Why? O It is a very popular food. O
You can put many different toppings on it. O The other choices for
lunch today are awful. Slide 4 Provide Examples O Your supporting
details need examples to strengthen them O Ask your supporting
details how?, why?, or could you give me more details? O Ex: You
can put a lot of different toppings on a pizza. O More details? For
example, you could top a pizza with pepperoni, peppers, or
anchovies. You can change it for each person. Slide 5 The Process O
Reword the prompt O Ask it how/why? to get your supporting detail
(repeat 3 times) O Ask each supporting detail how/why/could you
explain in detail? to get your examples
