Extended Constructed Response Thesis

What should you NOT do before typing your extended constructed response (ECR)?

• Analyze the prompt.

• Prewrite on a graphic organizer.

• Skip the writing process and just type your ECR.

• Draft on a piece of paper.

Where does the topic sentence come from?

• Background

• Thesis

• I have no idea

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

After folding the graphic organizer into fourths and labeling the boxes as paragraphs, what should you do?

• After folding the graphic organizer into fourths and labeling the boxes as paragraphs, I should write the claim in P2.

• After folding the graphic organizer into fourths and labeling the boxes as paragraphs, I should type the essay.

• After folding the graphic organizer into fourths and labeling the boxes as paragraphs, I should write the conclusion in P4.

• After folding the graphic organizer into fourths and labeling the boxes as paragraphs, I should develop the claim/thesis statement by answering the question or statement in the prompt and write it in P1.

What information do I need to include in P2 of the graphic organizer?

• In P2 of the graphic organizer, I need to include the claim/thesis statement with 2 reasons that support my answer to the prompt.

• In P2 of the graphic organizer, I need to include a transition word or phrase, the claim/thesis statement with Reason #1, quote the author phrase, and text evidence.

• In P2 of the graphic organizer, I need to include only my text evidence to support the claim/thesis statement.

• In P2 of the graphic organizer, I need to include, the claim/thesis statement with 2 reasons and text evidence.

What should I include in P3 of the graphic organizer?

• In P3 of the graphic organizer, I should include a closing transition phrase and the claim/thesis statement with 2 reasons.

• In P3 of the graphic organizer, I should include a quote the author phrase and text evidence.

• In P3 of the graphic organizer, I should include a transition word with the claim/thesis statement and text evidence.

• In P3 of the graphic organizer, I should include a transition word or phrase, claim/thesis statement with reason #2, quote the author phrase, and text evidence.

What information belongs in P4 of the graphic organizer?

• In P4 of the graphic organizer, I need to add a closing transition word or phrase and restate the claim/thesis statement with 2 reason. I should also add a connection or thought that can support my answer to the prompt.

• In P4 of the graphic organizer, I need to restate the claim/thesis statement with 2 reasons that answer the question or statement in the prompt.

• In P4 of the graphic organizer, I need to add my text evidence that supports my answer to the prompt.

• In P4 of the graphic organizer, I do not need to write anything,

Which "question type" must be written in essay form (3 paragraphs)?

• Short Constructed Response

• Extended Constructed Response

• Multipart

• Text Entry

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an extended constructed response?

• To summarize the entire essay

• To introduce the main idea or argument

• To provide background information

• To list all the supporting details

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-written thesis statement?

• It is specific and clear

• It is a question

• It takes a stand or position

• It is debatable

In an extended constructed response, where should the thesis statement typically be placed?

• At the beginning of the first paragraph

• At the end of the introduction

• In the conclusion

• In the middle of the essay