Constructed Response Review

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How long should a constructed paragraph be?

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1 paragraph.

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What does the acronym R.A.C.E. stand for?

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Read, Answer, Cite, Explain.

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What should you use around a direct quote from the text?

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Quotation marks.

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How should you restate and answer a question?

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Restate the question and provide a clear answer.

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What is the purpose of a constructed response?

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To provide a detailed answer that includes evidence and explanation.

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What is a claim in a constructed response?

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A statement that asserts a position or argument.

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What is evidence in a constructed response?

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Textual support that backs up your claim.

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What is the role of a transitional phrase?

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To connect ideas and improve the flow of writing.

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How do you explain how evidence connects to a claim?

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By clarifying the relationship between the evidence and the argument.

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What is the importance of citing sources?

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To give credit to the original author and support your argument.