Constructed Response and Short Answer Strategies

Why is it important to have strategies for answering short answer questions?

• To avoid reading the question

• To make the answers longer

• To ensure all knowledge is effectively communicated

• To save time during exams

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is a key difference between constructed response and short answer questions?

• Short answers are always multiple choice

• Constructed responses are based on a document

• Short answers require a document

• Constructed responses are always longer

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What should you do first when approaching a constructed response question?

• Start with an example

• Look for keywords

• Write a draft

• Read the entire question

What does the 'R' in the RACE strategy stand for?

• Reflect

• Research

• Reword/Restate

• Review

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the RACE strategy, what does 'C' stand for?

• Create

• Cite evidence

• Compare

• Conclude

How should you use evidence in your response according to the RACE strategy?

• Use it to support your answer

• Use it only if you have time

• Ignore it

• Mention it briefly

What is the purpose of the 'E' in the RACE strategy?

• Explain your evidence

• Evaluate your answer

• End your response

• Elaborate on the question

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why is it important to reword the question in your response?

• To avoid plagiarism

• To show understanding

• To make it longer

• To confuse the reader

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should you do after citing evidence in your response?

• Explain the evidence

• Move to the next question

• Add more examples

• Summarize the question

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

How does using a strategy like RACE help in today's society?

• It helps communicate knowledge effectively

• It shortens the response time

• It reduces the need for studying

• It makes writing easier

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10