Constructed Response Writing Techniques

The video tutorial focuses on constructing and revising a written response. It begins with an introduction to the importance of checking answers and outlines the steps involved in writing a constructed response, including understanding the question, finding evidence, planning, writing, and revising. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of revising to ensure the answer fully addresses the question. An example is provided to illustrate the revision process, highlighting common mistakes and improvements. The lesson concludes with a summary of the steps taken to polish the response.

Why is it important to check your answer after writing a constructed response?

• To ensure it is long enough

• To make sure it fully answers the question

• To impress the teacher with extra details

• To add more complex vocabulary

What is the first step in writing a constructed response?

• Finding evidence

• Understanding the question

• Writing the conclusion

• Revising the answer

What did the colonists want to achieve by writing the Declaration of Independence?

• To establish trade with other countries

• To form a new monarchy

• To gain more land

• To break away from Britain

What was a major complaint of the colonists against British rule?

• Lack of military support

• Limited access to education

• Taxation without representation

• Poor infrastructure

What is one reason for rereading your answer during revision?

• To make it more entertaining

• To check for grammatical errors

• To add more sentences

• To ensure it fully answers the question

What was one issue identified during the revision of the example answer?

• Overuse of complex words

• Too many paragraphs

• Lack of indentation

• Incorrect facts

How can you improve the flow of your writing during revision?

• By adding more adjectives

• By using phrases effectively

• By writing longer sentences

• By using more technical terms

What is the benefit of having a good beginning, middle, and end in your response?

• It allows for more evidence to be included

• It helps in organizing thoughts clearly

• It impresses the reader with vocabulary

• It makes the response longer

What should you do if you notice repetitive phrases during revision?

• Ignore them

• Delete the entire sentence

• Rephrase to improve clarity

• Add more repetition

What is the final step in the revision process?

• Adding more evidence

• Checking for spelling errors

• Rewriting the entire response

• Ensuring the answer fully addresses the question