Read the following writing prompt: Social media is an important communication tool today. However, there are rules of etiquette, or good manners, that many people do not know. What are the rules for using social media? Research the topic and then create your own 10-point social-media etiquette checklist. Be sure to explain how each rule applies to social media and why it’s important. Post your completed checklist on the classroom website.

Which statement in the prompt identifies the writing task? Why?

A.
“Be sure to explain how each rule applies to social media and why it’s important.” This sentence states the purpose for writing—to explain.
B.
“Research the topic and then create your own 10-point social-media etiquette checklist.” This sentence states the writing task—to create a checklist.
C.
“Post your completed checklist on the classroom website.” This sentence can help determine the task by giving directions about where to post the completed checklist.
D.
“However, there are rules of etiquette, or good manners, that many people do not know.” This sentence states the writing task because it gives background information about the topic.