How Does This Prompt Work?
Notice how the main task is comparison.
The key terms “genre” and “convention” clue students in to what specifically the instructor wants them to compare in these texts. For your prompts, be sure to foreground key terms or concepts.
These three sub-prompts help clarify for students what steps they should take to compose a thorough and effective post.
Notice the bolded verbs at the start of each sub-prompt (“identify,” “describe,” and “explain”): these give students specific tasks to perform, and they give you specific things to look for in their writing.
You can access the rubric for this prompt here.