Extended Constructed Response (ECR) Organizer Form

Last name

First name

Class Period

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6

Teacher

• K Gilson
• B Leeton
• E Gibson
• J Hahn
• C Kinghorn

Week 3 Slideshow Oct. 7th Your first independent ECR (essay) is due on Wednesday, Oct. 16th. I introduced it on Monday, and we are working on it throughout the week. It can be written or typed. Think about the prompt: Based on the information in the article, write an informational essay (ECR) in which you inform others why students should listen to music while studying. Music passage Do you understand the expectations?

• Yes, and I am using class time to work on it. I understand that I can also work on it at home or other places.
• No, I don't understand this assignment, and I need to speak to Mrs. Gibson during tutoring or advisory.

Which of these is NOT the primary purpose of an informational ECR?

• To only express personal opinions
• To explain an answer to a prompt based on a reading

What is the recommended first step in answering an ECR question?

• Start writing immediately
• Break down the prompt and determine what you're writing about

TRUE OR FALSE: After breaking down the prompt, you should brainstorm and choose text evidence from the passage.

• TRUE
• FALSE

How should you write your thesis statement?

• Write it out as a question in your paragraph
• Clearly state your answer to the prompt in one sentence

What is the recommended structure for an ECR essay?

• Introduction, one or two body paragraphs, and conclusion
• Six paragraphs with four body paragraphs
• Introduction and conclusion only