When and Where found: I found this word while reading the writing-to-learn article by Knipper and Duggan (2006). The authors were discussing learning logs. They explained, “Through a well-structured prompt that encourages writing in a learning log, students can make predictions, activate prior knowledge, and develop a prereading orientation to an assignment” (p. 465).
What it means: Prompt in the context it is being used does not mean in a quick fashion. Instead it means writing lead or opener teachers give to students to generate ideas and extend student thinking.
Level of Familiarity: In the teaching field, I am very familiar with this word. I have used this word many times in classes and understand there are multiple meanings depending on the context it is being used.
To know well or not: Yes, this word is valuable for teachers, especially since writing prompts can make or break student understanding and reflection.
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