ELAR Short constructed responses

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What is a Short Constructed Response (SCR)?

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A Short Constructed Response (SCR) is a brief answer to a question that requires students to provide a clear and concise response, often in one or two sentences.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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What is an Extended Constructed Response (ECR)?

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An Extended Constructed Response (ECR) is a more detailed answer that requires students to elaborate on their thoughts, often including evidence and examples to support their response.

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How should you restate a question?

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To restate a question, you should rephrase it in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

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What is the purpose of restating a question in a response?

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Restating a question helps clarify the question being answered and shows the reader that you understand what is being asked.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

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CCSS.RI.8.3

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What is an example of a complete sentence answer?

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An example of a complete sentence answer is: 'The capital of Louisiana is Baton Rouge.'

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

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CCSS.RI.8.5

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Why is it important to use complete sentences in responses?

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Using complete sentences in responses ensures clarity and helps convey your thoughts more effectively.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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To revise a sentence means to improve its clarity, effectiveness, and overall quality by making changes to its structure or wording.

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What is the difference between SCR and ECR?

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The main difference is that SCR requires a brief response, while ECR requires a more detailed and elaborated answer.

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How can overfishing impact marine ecosystems?

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Overfishing can disrupt the balance of marine ecosystems, leading to an increase in jellyfish populations due to the decline of their natural predators.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

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CCSS.RI.8.3

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What is a key strategy for answering application-based questions?

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A key strategy is to carefully read the question, identify the main idea, and provide a clear and relevant response.

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