Constructive Responses

Which is the right way to answer the prompt. Prompt: Tell the type of figurative language used and cite several pieces of evidence.

• I think imagery. I say this because it has lots of imagery like smells and different kinds of foods..

• Imagery is the type of figurative language because it talks about smelling stuff.

• The type of figurative language used is imagery. I say this because in the text is says, "a dry river smelling of hot cloves." The text also says, "there was a smell of pickles..." These lines represent the sense of smell.

Which behavior is considered constructive in a discussion?

• Responding off topic

• Using an agitated tone

• Respectfully disagreeing

• Being obviously unprepared

What is an example of a constructive response?

• Keeping responses on topic only

• Using negative body language

• Being unprepared

• Responding off topic

When you read your peers' Text Talk responses you should ...

• Respond according to the directions in the Review section of the activity.

• Write kind and constructive comments.

• If commenting by email, return the email when finished.

• All of the above

The first step in writing a constructed response (the R): Expressing the same idea in different words.

• Restate

• Recognize

• Realize

• Read

Second step of writing constructed responses (the A): To respond to the question or prompt.

• Annotate

• Analyze

• Answer

• Ask

Which of the following is a constructive way to provide feedback in a peer review?

• A) Highlighting only the negatives

• B) Offering specific suggestions for improvement

• C) Ignoring the main points

• D) Using vague language

What is a key element of a constructive response in a literary analysis?

• A) Summarizing the plot

• B) Criticizing the author

• C) Providing evidence from the text

• D) Ignoring the theme

In a constructive discussion, how should you handle a disagreement?

• A) Raise your voice to be heard

• B) Interrupt the other person

• C) Listen actively and respond respectfully

• D) Dismiss the other person's opinion

Which sentence demonstrates a constructive response to feedback?

• A) I don't care what you think.

• B) Your points are interesting; I'll consider them.

• C) You're completely wrong.

• D) I won't change anything.