English 2 STAAR ECR Flashcard Benchmark

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What should your Extended Constructed Response do?

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Respond directly to the question with evidence from the text.

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What is the main idea or claim of your essay called?

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Thesis

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What is the purpose of the Extended Constructed Response (ECR)?

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To provide evidence to support your claim from the text.

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What resource are you not allowed to use during the test?

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Google

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How many specific examples should be included in your body paragraphs?

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1-2 (you can use more, this is the recommended amount).

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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Why is it important to use evidence in your ECR?

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Using evidence strengthens your argument and supports your claims.

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What types of evidence can be used in an ECR?

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Quotations, paraphrases, and summaries from the text.

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What is the structure of a typical ECR?

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Introduction with a thesis, body paragraphs with evidence, and a conclusion.

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What should you do if you don't understand the question on the test?

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Take a moment to reread the question and break it down into parts.