RACES CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE TYPES Constructed Response is the

RACES CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE

TYPES • Constructed Response is the written response to a question. • The answer is gathered from a text, prompt, diagram, map, etc. • There are three types: – Constructed Response – Narrative Extended Constructed Response – Informational/Argumentative Written Response (Essay)

RACES • R- Restate the Question • A- Answer ALL parts of the question or questions • C- Cite Textual Evidence that supports the answer • E- Explain how the Textual Evidence supports the answer • S- Summary Sentence

RACES • R- Restate the question into a statement sentence • Do you understand what the question is asking? –Identify and circle the verb (what are you asked to do in the question) • Did you restate the question in your own words? –Example: Where did you go for vacation this year? • I went to Walt Disney World for vacation this year.

RACES • A- Answer ALL parts of the Question • Does your answer to the question express a main idea? – a point you are going to prove • The answer can be in the restated question sentence. – Example: Who is your favorite teacher? • Mrs. Sands is my favorite teacher!

RACES • C- Cite Textual Evidence • Do you have indirect information to prove your main idea? – According to the text, … • Do you have a direct quote to prove your main idea? – The author/text states, “…” • Do all the details address the question? – Passage two says…

RACES • Textual Evidence can be done three ways – Direct quote • Must use quotations • Example- The authors states, “As men busied themselves…” – Paraphrase • Must put in your own words • Example- The author says that people where going about their lives… – Specific Reference • Pinpoint a particular part of the text • Example- In line four of the second paragraph, the author says…

RACES • E- Explain Textual Evidence • Does it begin with something like: – This evidence shows that. . . – This evidence demonstrates… – This evidence proves that. . . • Does it answer “Why? ” and/or “How? ” • Does it use some key words from the citation? • Does it explain fully? • Did you make sure all parts connect?

RACES • S- Summary • Do you have a sentence that “recaps” the answer to the question? –In conclusion… –To sum up. . .

CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE CRITERIA • • • 3 -5 Sentences R-restate the question(s) A- answer the question(s) C- cite textual evidence 1 -2 E- explain EACH textual evidence used S- summary 1 -2 Transition Words 3 -4 Advanced/Content Vocabulary 1 -2 Figurative Language* • • • 6 -10 Sentences R-restate the question(s) A- answer the question(s) C- cite textual evidence 2 -3 E- explain EACH textual evidence used S- summary 2 -3 Transition Words 3 -4 Advanced/Content Vocabulary 1 -2 Figurative Language*

NARRATIVE EXTENDED CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE CRITERIA • • • 6 -10 Sentences or Multi-Paragraph Tells a STORY Dialogue Description (sensory language) Pacing (Beginning, Middle, End) Reflection (character motivation and action) Point of View Plot (events and experiences) Conclusion 2 -3 Transition Words 3 -4 Advanced Vocabulary 1 -2 Figurative Language*

RACES • Reminders– No Pronouns (He, She, It) – DO NOT start your restated question and answer with “Yes” or “No” “I think” or “I believe” – The response should make sense and stand alone WITHOUT the prompt.