Reading Passages with Constructive Responses

What is a constructed response question?

• A question that you are asked about a text.
• A question that requires a short response. (at least 4-6 sentences)

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.K.1

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.K.1

What strategy have you used most often to answer constructed response questions?

• The OREO strategy
• The Hamburger Strategy
• The RACE Strategy
• The RUPR strategy

The acronym R.A.C.E. stands for...

• Review, Ask, Cite, Examine
• Read, Answer, Call, Explain
• Read, Answer, Cite, Explain

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

When using the "R" in the RACE strategy, what do you do?

• Restate the question thoroughly

• Review the directions

• Restart the exam

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CCSS.RF.K.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3B

CCSS.RF.K.3C

CCSS.RF.K.3D

CCSS.RF.K.4

The "A" stand for answer. What are you answering?

• The telephone

• A letter

• Answer the question in your own words.

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CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.K.3

CCSS.RI.K.5

Why is it important to "cite" textual evidence?

• To use evidence from the text to prove you read it.
• To use evidence from the text to support your answer.
• To prove your answer is correct
• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

Explaining your answer means ....

• Explaining as to what the evidence means

• Explaining your thoughts about the text

• Explaining another sentence to make the answer long enough

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

Which topic sentence restate the questions properly for the prompt below?

You just read an excerpt from Understood Betsy entitled "Betsy Holds the Reins." Elizabeth Ann's character changes after her ride with Uncle Henry. Analyze the interaction between these two characters and how that interaction shaped the development of Elizabeth Ann.

• Elizabeth Ann's character changes after her ride with Uncle Henry.

• Elizabeth Ann's interactions with Uncle Henry help shape her development by showing how he encourages her to grow.

• Elizabeth Ann's interactions with Uncle Henry are kind of weird.

• Elizabeth Ann interacts with Uncle Henry while she holds the reins.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Which topic sentence restate the questions properly for the prompt below?

You've just read two passages: "Science Fiction is a Business Fact" and "Science Fiction: An Ancient Entertainment." Which author MOST successfully develops the topic according to his or her purpose, using valid reasoning and relevant evidence? Use details from BOTH passages to support your answer.

• I think that "Science Fiction is a Business Fact" is a better article because it is more interesting and the author uses more details in it.

• "Science Fiction: An Ancient Entertainment" is not a good article.

• The author of "Science Fiction: An Ancient Entertainment" most successfully develops the topic because she uses valid reasoning and relevant evidence.

• Science fiction is my least favorite kind of literature and the author develops that fact.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.K.9

CCSS.RL. 6.7

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which topic sentence restate the questions properly for the prompt below?

You just finished reading an essay entitled "Dragon Mythology." In the second paragraph of the essay, the author claims that there is a long tradition of dragon myths in China and that dragons are "revered throughout Asia to this day." How does the author develop this claim?

• In the second paragraph of "Dragon Mythology," the author develops the claim that there is a long tradition of dragon myths in China and that dragons are "revered throughout Asia to this day" by explaining the history of dragon mythology.

• In the passage, the author claims that there is a long tradition of dragon myths in China and that dragons are "revered throughout Asia to this day."

• In the passage, the author claims that there is a long tradition of dragon myths in China and dragons are really cool.

• The author of this essay says that he thinks dragons are "revered throughout Asia" because they are important myth in China.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2