Answering Constructed Response Questions

Answering Constructed Response Questions

A step-by-step guide to those pesky "short answer" and discussion questions.

Poll

What part of constructed response (short answer) questions are most difficult for you? Choose all that apply!

• Understanding what the question is asking.

• Answering all parts of the question.

• Finding evidence to explain my answer.

• Providing enough detail in my answer.

R-A-C-E

We're going to use this simple acronym as a guide to answering short answer questions.

The R-A-C-E METHOD

Jot down notes on each part of this strategy for writing short-answer responses.

Open Ended

According to the video, what does the "R" mean?

Open Ended

According to the video, what does the "A" mean?

Open Ended

According to the video, what does the "C" mean?

Open Ended

According to the video, what does the "E" mean?

Open Ended

Use your copy of "Lamb to the Slaughter" to answer the following question:

How do Mary's actions and reactions reveal her mental instability?