Extended Constructed Response - 8th Grade ELAR

What is an Extended Constructed Response?

• A one-sentence answer to a question

• A short paragraph explaining a topic

• A detailed and well-organized response to a prompt, often including evidence and reasoning

• A summary of a passage

Which of the following is NOT a key component of an Extended Constructed Response?

• Introduction

• Claim or thesis statement

• Evidence from the text

• Personal opinions without support

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an Extended Constructed Response?

• To provide background information on the topic

• To express the writer’s main idea or argument

• To summarize the evidence used in the response

• To conclude the response

When using textual evidence in an Extended Constructed Response, you should…

• Write your own opinion instead of using the text

• Include direct quotes or paraphrases from the text

• Ignore the text and write whatever you think sounds good

• Use evidence from a different text than the one provided

What is the role of a conclusion in an Extended Constructed Response?

• To summarize the main points and restate the thesis

• To introduce new ideas

• To repeat the introduction

• To list unrelated facts

How many pieces of evidence should you typically include in an Extended Constructed Response?

• At least one

• Two to three pieces of evidence

• Four to five quotes

• As many as possible, regardless of relevance

What does it mean to explain your evidence in an Extended Constructed Response?

• Summarizing the text again

• Showing how the evidence supports your thesis or claim

• Stating random facts about the text

• Asking questions about the evidence

Which sentence best represents a transition in an Extended Constructed Response?

• “To begin, I believe…”

• “Also, this evidence shows…”

• “In conclusion, I think…”

• “For example, let’s consider…”

Which of the following strategies is most effective when preparing to write an Extended Constructed Response?

• Skipping the prompt and jumping straight to the writing

• Analyzing the prompt and planning the structure before writing

• Writing without revising

• Writing as much as possible without using evidence

What is the best way to organize your Extended Constructed Response?

• Write whatever comes to mind

• Use an introduction, body paragraphs with evidence and explanation, and a conclusion

• Begin with evidence, then explain your thesis

• Skip the conclusion and end with a question