ELA/SS WIN - AIR Test Assessment Review

What's the first thing you should do when asked to write an extended response based on a reading passage?

• Read the passage as fast as I can.

• Write down all my ideas and opinions on the question topic.

• Carefully read all parts of the question, so I know what to look for when I start reading.

• Copy and paste as many passages from the text as I can.

What's the best way to create a well-written extended response?

• Write as much as possible to fill up the space.

• Copy and paste lots of information from the text.

• Plan before I write: make a list of ideas and details to include.

• Just start writing as ideas and opinions come to my mind.

What's NOT the best way to include text evidence in an extended response?

• Copy and paste as much as possible from the text(s).

• Use some direct quotes. Cite the source by including the title of the passage, the passage number, or author's name.

• Paraphrase some important information. Cite the source, the title of the passage, the passage number, or author's name.

• Make sure I explain any text evidence I use. It's important to show that I understand what the text is saying.

What step of RACE should I use when I write an extended response based on a reading passage?

• R - Restate the question; turn the question into a statement that answers the question.

• A - Answer all parts of the question.

• C - Use text evidence to support my answer, and cite the source by referring to the author's name, the number of the passage, or the title of the passage.

• E - When I use information from the text, make sure I explain the information, so it's clear that I understand what the text is saying.

• RACE - I should use all of the RACE steps because these steps will help me write a solid extended response.

What text evidence would be helpful to support a claim that organic foods are worthwhile?

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

• Paragraph 6

Which piece of text evidence would support a claim that organic foods are worthwhile?

• Paragraph 17

• Paragraph 20

• Paragraph 21

• Paragraph 23

• Paragraph 25

What's one correct way to restate the question: Are organic foods worthwhile?

• Yes, they are.

• No, they're not.

• Organic foods are not worthwhile.

• In my opinion, I believe they're good.

Based on the directions, how many paragraphs should I write for this response?

• 1

• 2

• At least 3

• As many as possible

What does this part of the question tell me I need to do: "Your response must be based on ideas and information that can be found in the passages"?

• Use information from both passages to support my answer to the question.

• Use my own ideas and opinions to answer the question.

• Google something on my phone while teachers aren't looking, and copy and paste whatever I find on the topic.

• Use information from the shortest passage to answer the question.

Break down the question. Will I need to include a counterclaim in my extended response answer?

• Yes, I will need to include a counterclaim. Whichever way I decide to answer a question, I also need to mention the information that shows the opposite position.

• No, I only have to use information that supports my claim.

• No, It doesn't matter as long as I fill up all the space with information from the text.

• No, the directions don't ask me to make a counterclaim.