Short Constructed Response

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What is a claim?

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A claim is the author's opinion or belief, stated as a fact, and backed up by evidence.

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What is a written response question?

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A written response question requires a short response, typically at least 6-8 sentences.

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What does it mean to explain your evidence?

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Explaining your evidence means adding your thoughts to what the evidence means.

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What is the best restatement for 'Why is PE a good class?'

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PE is a good class because you exercise.

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What is the best restatement for 'Did you get to see Mr. Cudmore's big hat on St. Patrick's Day?'

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Yes, I saw Mr. Cudmore's big hat on St. Patrick's Day.

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What is evidence in a constructed response?

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Evidence is the information or facts that support your claim.

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What is the purpose of a restatement in a response?

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The purpose of a restatement is to clarify or rephrase the question in your answer.

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How do you structure a short constructed response?

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A short constructed response typically includes a claim, evidence, and explanation.

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What is the role of an introduction in a constructed response?

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The introduction presents the main idea or claim of your response.

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What does it mean to support your claim?

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Supporting your claim means providing evidence and reasoning to back it up.