Restating questions and Prompts

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What is the purpose of restating a question?

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Restating a question helps clarify what is being asked and sets the stage for a clear answer.

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What should you include after restating a question in a short constructed answer?

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You should include your answer with textual evidence.

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence is information from a text that supports your answer or argument.

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How do you indicate where your textual evidence is found?

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You indicate it by stating 'As stated in paragraph ___.'

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Why is it important to provide textual evidence in your answers?

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Providing textual evidence strengthens your argument and shows that your answer is based on the text.

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What comes first in a short constructed answer?

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First, you restate the question.

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What is a constructed response?

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A constructed response is an answer that requires you to explain your reasoning and support it with evidence.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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What is the difference between a summary and a conclusion?

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A summary recaps the main ideas, while a conclusion wraps up your thoughts and reflects on the implications.

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What is a prompt in the context of answering questions?

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A prompt is a statement or question that guides you on what to write about.