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2 minute Brainstorm . “Constructed Response” What? When? How? Etc. . HOW TO WRITE CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE ANSWERS…. …and not lose your mind!. What are constructed response questions?. They require you to write at least one evidence-based paragraph.

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2 minute Brainstorm

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  1. 2 minute Brainstorm “Constructed Response” • What? • When? • How? • Etc. 

  2. HOW TO WRITE CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE ANSWERS… …and not lose your mind!

  3. What are constructed response questions? • They require you to write at least one evidence-based paragraph. • Sometimes you have to use old information in a new, creative way.

  4. Where will you find constructed response questions? Classroom assignments New GA Milestones Tests In real life

  5. How can you recognize a constructed response question? • Carefully read the question. • Look for words like EXPLAIN DESCRIBE COMPARE CONTRAST DISCUSS

  6. Danger! Danger! Never make a list for an answer to a constructed response question!

  7. So how do you write a good constructed response answer? Check out the following slides for some good ideas!

  8. BrAinStOrM • READ THE QUESTION SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY. • READ THE QUESTION SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY. • READ THE QUESTIONS SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY….then…. • BRAINSTORM ideas

  9. R.A.C.E. REWORD the questions with key words from the prompt (especially verbs.) Your first sentence should Restate the question but not answer it.

  10. R.A.C.E. • ANSWER the question with a thesis statement (main idea, the point)

  11. R.A.C.E. • CITE Evidence x 2 • Yes, you have to “prove” your answer.

  12. R.A.C.E. • EXPLAIN your EVIDENCE • Add more details • And add more details This part is really pretty easy!

  13. Good idea… It’s usually a good idea to use the following words to make your middle sentences go together better: First Second For instance On one hand…on the other hand In the first place…in the second place… Then Now Next However Afterward Finally

  14. ….continued Write an ending sentence. You can start your last sentence by using these words: As a result Consequently Therefore

  15. Finishing up….. Read your answer. Fix any mistakes in spelling, capitalization, grammar, and punctuation. Make sure all the letters in all the words are written clearly.

  16. ….and Finally…. Read your answer one more time. • Does it answer the question? • Does it make sense? • Does it say what you mean?

  17. Writing a Constructed Response: Summary • Analyze the prompt/question, ie. BRAINSTORM your thoughts • Use R.A.C.E. • Write an ending sentence. • Read your answer and fix all mechanical errors. • Re-read your answer for meaning.

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