Constructed Response Writing

1. Constructed Response Writing

2. What is a constructed response? A constructed response is a short (1-2 paragraphs) response that demonstrates understanding of the text.

3. Step 1 Understand the prompt or task

4. Step 2 Restate the question

5. Step 3 Provide a general answer

6. Step 4 Skim the text

7. Step 5 Cite multiple author’s details

8. Step 6 Explain why the evidence fits

9. Step 7 Reread only your response to assess your answer

10. Let’s Look at an Example… How do people in a community help each other meet a need?

11. Let’s Look at an Example… They help each other by donating money.

12. Let’s Look at an Example… People in a community help each other meet a need by donating money and volunteering.

13. Let’s Look at an Example… People in a community help each other meet a need in many ways. First, people may donate money to charities such as the United Way. Next, people may volunteer their time to help others such as building houses for Habitat for Humanity. Finally, people may loan others the things they need. For example, someone may loan a lawn mower to his neighbor. All of these are ways that people help each other meet needs.

14. Collaborate… Work with your group to write a constructed response to the following question: What are some things that Kojo does or says that show you he is a realistic character? Give examples.