ELAR Short constructed responses

How should you restate a question?

• By repeating it word for word

• By rephrasing it in your own words while maintaining the original meaning

• By ignoring the original question and creating a new one

• By asking for clarification on the question

What is an Extended Constructed Response (ECR)?

• A brief answer that requires minimal explanation.

• A type of multiple-choice question.

• A more detailed answer that requires students to elaborate on their thoughts, often including evidence and examples to support their response.

• A simple true or false question.

What should you do if you are unsure how to restate a question?

• Try breaking the question down into simpler parts and rephrasing each part in your own words.

• Ignore the question and move on to the next one.

• Ask someone else to restate the question for you.

• Write down the question as it is without any changes.

What is a key strategy for answering application-based questions?

• To memorize all possible answers before the exam.

• To carefully read the question, identify the main idea, and provide a clear and relevant response.

• To guess the answer if unsure.

• To focus only on the first part of the question.

What is the role of evidence in constructed responses?

• Evidence is used to confuse the reader.

• Evidence supports your claims and helps validate your arguments, making your response more persuasive.

• Evidence is optional and can be omitted.

• Evidence serves as a decoration for the response.

What does it mean to revise a sentence?

• To change the meaning of the sentence entirely.

• To improve its clarity, effectiveness, and overall quality by making changes to its structure or wording.

• To shorten the sentence without losing its main idea.

• To add more complex vocabulary to the sentence.

What is the significance of using examples in ECRs?

• They make the document longer and more complex.

• Using examples in ECRs strengthens your argument and provides evidence to support your claims.

• They are only necessary for technical documents.

• Examples are irrelevant and should be avoided.

What is the purpose of restating a question in a response?

• To confuse the reader about the question

• To provide a different perspective on the question

• Restating a question helps clarify the question being answered and shows the reader that you understand what is being asked.

• To make the response longer and more complex.

What is the difference between SCR and ECR?

• SCR requires a brief response, while ECR requires a more detailed and elaborated answer.

• SCR and ECR are the same in terms of response length.

• SCR is used for short answers only, while ECR is used for multiple-choice questions.

• SCR is a type of exam format, while ECR is a grading system.

Why is it important to practice writing constructed responses?

• It helps improve your writing skills.

• It allows you to avoid assessments.

• It makes writing less important.

• It reduces the need for critical thinking.