Revising Your Constructed Response: Polishing Your Answer

The video tutorial guides students through the process of revising a written answer. It emphasizes the importance of checking and improving answers to ensure they fully address the question. The tutorial outlines steps such as understanding the question, finding evidence, planning, writing, and revising. It highlights common mistakes, like failing to check answers, and demonstrates how to enhance an answer by rereading and making necessary adjustments. The lesson concludes with a review of the steps taken to polish the work, encouraging students to refine their answers for clarity and completeness.

What is the final step in writing a constructed response according to the lesson?

• Understanding the question

• Finding the evidence

• Writing the sentences

• Revising the answer

Why did the colonists decide to write the Declaration of Independence?

• They wanted to form alliances with other countries.

• They were upset about British laws and taxation without representation.

• They wanted to establish a new government.

• They were seeking to expand their territories.

What was one of the issues identified during the revision of the answer?

• The answer was too short.

• The conclusion was missing.

• The answer lacked evidence.

• The sentences were repetitive.

What does the revised answer demonstrate about the use of phrases?

• It indicates a lack of vocabulary.

• It highlights the need for more evidence.

• It shows an understanding of complex sentence structures.

• It demonstrates the ability to use phrases effectively.

What is emphasized as important in the final review of the revised answer?

• The length of the answer

• The use of complex vocabulary

• The thoroughness and clarity of the response

• The inclusion of personal opinions