Why 'Would You Rather Prompts' Are Fantastic and WHY Teachers SHOULD Use Them

The academic benefits for students responding to 'Would You Rather' writing prompts are pretty impressive! Would you Rather Prompts sharpen critical thinking and decision-making skills by forcing students to weigh pros and cons and consider multiple perspectives.  These types of prompts also foster creativity as the students come up with scenarios and justify their choices.  They enhance writing communication skills by encouraging students to clearly express and defent their thoughts. Finally, it keeps students engaged and interested in the subject matter especially when it is tied to their interests. It makes their writing feel less like a chore and more like a conversation.

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Full set of 25 tech prompts, rubrics and how to implement.