Prompt
Explain what happens when a seed begins to grow.
Standards alignment
CCSS W.K.2–W.2.2
Suggested length
120–180
Skill focus
Name a topic, explain steps in order, and use accurate vocabulary.
Model response
A seed may look still, but it is waiting for the right conditions. First, the seed takes in water from the soil. Its coat becomes soft and opens. Next, a tiny root pushes downward. The root holds the plant in place and collects more water. Then a shoot reaches upward toward the light. Small leaves unfold and begin making food for the plant. With water, light, and time, the little seed becomes a seedling.
Why this model works
Time-order words guide the reader. Specific terms such as root, shoot, and seedling make the explanation more exact.