Constructive Response

What is the purpose of a conclusion in a constructive response?

• The purpose of a conclusion in a constructive response is to summarize the main points and arguments presented in the response and provide a final statement or opinion.

• The purpose of a conclusion in a constructive response is to confuse the reader by presenting contradictory information.

• The purpose of a conclusion in a constructive response is to repeat the main points without providing a final statement or opinion.

• The purpose of a conclusion in a constructive response is to introduce new ideas and arguments.

serving a useful purpose; tending to build up

You had a _____________ response.

• release

• constructive

• contrary

• deflate

What is an example of a constructive response?

• Keeping responses on topic only

• Using negative body language

• Being unprepared

• Responding off topic

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

• Annotate

• Analyze

• Answer

• Ask

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

• Restate

• Recognize

• Realize

• Read

What is the MINIMUM amount that you need to write on the constructed response?

• One paragraph (6 sentences) that restates & answers the question with 3 quotes/paraphrases and explanations.

• 6 sentences that are related to the story

• A well-structured 5 paragraph essay

• 2 really good sentences

What is the main purpose of a constructive response in English writing?

• To provide a detailed analysis of a topic

• To summarize the main points and provide a final opinion

• To introduce new arguments

• To confuse the reader

Which of the following is a characteristic of a constructive response?

• It is off-topic

• It is concise and focused

• It is vague and unclear

• It is contradictory

In a constructive response, what is the role of evidence?

• To support the main argument

• To contradict the main argument

• To confuse the reader

• To introduce new topics

What is the first step in writing a constructive response?

• Restate the question

• Introduce new ideas

• Summarize the conclusion

• Provide evidence