Name: ________________________________________

Fedigan
Eng 11

PSSA Released Informative Writing Prompts

Directions:
For each prompt…
1. Create a thesis statement that sums up
the main idea of the entire essay.

Create topic sentences for each body

2.
paragraph issue.
a. 2-3 reasons why you believe in the
issue/ topic (each issue is a new
paragraph). The conclusion will simply
restate the issue and summarize the
reasons why you believe the way that you
do.
NOTE:
3. In an informational piece of writing, you are
simply informing as to how the topic will affect
anything related to the topic. You are not
offering a side. You do not take a stand.

**The below prompts are all informative!

Keep focused!**
Name: ________________________________________
Fedigan
Eng 11

Prompt #1:
High school students are faced with making decisions about the world
of work. Choose a job/career/profession that interests you.

Explain why you might consider it, what preparation you need to
pursue it, and what skills you need to be successful.

Prompt #2:
Your school district plans to build a new high school. Your principal
has asked students for suggestions that can be given to the building
committee. What important features should be included in the new
school? Why?

Write an essay explaining the important features that should be

included in the plan for the new high school.

Prompt #3
As a young adult, you will soon enter the constantly changing work
force. What skills will you need to succeed?

Write an essay explaining how you will use the skills to succeed in the
changing work force.