Creating a Prompt

In addition to pre-packaged prompts, you can create and add your own prompts.

1.  On the Writing page, click the Prompt Library tab and then click the + Create Prompt button.

2.  On the Create a Prompt page, fill in the details on each tab to create your own prompt. The three required fields are indicated with a red asterisk.

  • Title your prompt.  
  • Fill in the prompt Description which tells students what they need to do when responding to the prompt. 
  • Select the prompt's Genre.
  • Associate the prompt with a Content Area if you choose.
  • Add Stimulus Material if needed.
  • Proceed to steps 2-6 to finish customizing your prompt.