STAAR Writing Review

Is the prompt (shown in the image) an ECR (essay) or an SCR (short response)?

• Extended Constructed Response (ECR / Essay)

• Short Constructed Response (SCR / Short Paragraph)

How do you know this is an ECR (essay) as opposed to an SCR (short response)? Select ALL that apply.

• It says "write a well-organized essay"

• The prompt itself, including the information beneath it, is much longer in length

• It has bullet points that show me what I need to be successful (ex: clearly state your controlling idea)

• You need to answer a prompt, regardless of length

Put the (ECR) essay paragraphs in the correct order. How should you structure your (ECR) essay overall?

• Body Paragraph(s)

• Introduction

• Conclusion

In an ECR (essay) you need to start your ​ (a)   by adding in a ​ (b)   then a ​ (c)   then you will end your ​with your ​ (d)   .

• hook
• TAGS statement
• thesis statement
• introduction paragraph

Define: thesis statement

(Hint: Think ECRs / essays)

• Introducing the author to the audience

• Providing evidence from the text

• The answer(s) to the prompt provided

• Summarizing the text

Put the steps in order to effectively craft a thesis statement.

• Read the prompt twice and annotate it to gain a better understanding of what it's asking for

• Answer the prompt / question(s) being asked concisely

• Re-read my thesis to ensure it fully answers the prompt/question(s) being asked before moving on to the next step

• Use words from the prompt itself to start your answer to the prompt

In an ECR (essay) you need to start your ​ (a)   by adding in a ​transition then a ​ (b)   to start. Then you will add another transition and ​ (c)   to support your ​ (d)   . From there, you will add yet another transition and ​ (e)   .

• topic sentence
• body paragraph(s)
• evidence from the text
• thesis statement
• explain the evidence connection to thesis

Define: transition

• A phrase that explains why the essay is structured into at least 3 paragraphs.

• A phrase that allows the reader to understand when the essay is moving from one idea to another, throughout the entire essay.

• A phrase that is used to show the reader you're moving into evidence only.

• A phrase to show we are answering the questions being presented efficiently and effectively.

Put the steps in order.
How do you properly cite evidence in an ECR (essay) and SCR (short response)?

• Evidence = "EXACT QUOTE"

• Citation = (Author's Last Name Paragraph #)

• Transition = In the text, the author states,

• End of sentence = period

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

In an ECR (essay) your ​ (a)   should include a ​ (b)   into your ​ (c)   and a final ​ (d)   .

• conclusion paragraph
• transition
• restated thesis statement
• parting thought on the topic