Understanding SCR and ECR Quiz

What is the primary purpose of an SCR (Short Constructed Response)?

• To analyze multiple texts and provide a multi-paragraph response

• To give a brief answer supported by text evidence

• To write a summary of a text

• To express personal opinions without evidence

Which of the following is a required component of an ECR (Extended Constructed Response) that is not required in an SCR?

• A clear thesis or central idea

• A direct quote from the text

• A restatement of the question

• A single piece of text evidence

How many pieces of text evidence should an SCR generally contain?

• One, with an explanation

• At least three pieces of evidence

• None, because SCRs are opinion-based

• Four to five, with analysis

Which organizational structure is most commonly used in an ECR?

• Cause and effect

• Narrative structure

• Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

• Single paragraph summary

Which of the following is the BEST response to the question: "What is the theme of 'The Monkey’s Paw'?"

• "The story is about a magical monkey’s paw that grants wishes."

• "The theme of 'The Monkey’s Paw' is that fate cannot be changed, and tampering with it leads to negative consequences."

• "The characters learn an important lesson in the story."

• "The author uses supernatural elements to create suspense."

Read the following SCR response. What is missing? Question: How does the author show that the main character is brave? Response: The main character is brave because he decides to face his fears.

• A concluding sentence

• Text evidence to support the answer

• A hook sentence

• A rhetorical question

Which of the following statements about SCRs and ECRs is FALSE?

• Both require text evidence

• ECRs are typically longer and require multiple paragraphs

• SCRs do not need analysis, only direct evidence

• ECRs often include a thesis or central idea

In an SCR, why is it important to use the RACE strategy (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain)?

• It ensures the response is organized and fully answers the question

• It helps the writer create a creative narrative

• It allows students to avoid using text evidence

• It makes the response longer than necessary

Which of the following ECR thesis statements is the strongest?

• "The main character in the story is brave."

• "Through his actions and decisions, the main character shows bravery by standing up for his beliefs, facing danger, and refusing to give up."

• "Bravery is an important quality."

• "The story is about a brave person who does a lot of things."

Read the following ECR introduction. What revision would improve it? The story "The Monkey’s Paw" is about a magical item that grants wishes. The main idea is that wishes can come true, but they often have negative consequences.

• Add a thesis statement that clearly explains the theme

• Remove the mention of the story's title

• Include a rhetorical question to engage the reader

• Eliminate any mention of the main idea