How to Answer an Open-Ended Question Write a Satisfying Paragraph Mrs. Paris-Powell 2012

What is an open-ended question? An open-ended question is designed to the encourage the student to answer in a full thoughtful statement/paragraph. Meaningful answer using your own knowledge and/or feelings Details and reasons to support the answer from your head or from the text or both Infer or draw a conclusion

PREWRITE (Ingredients) Start with a T-Chart Answer Details 1 2 3

T-Chart ANSWER DETAILS Restate the question in your write your answer Transition word, restate the answer to write the conclusion DETAILS Transition word+detail

Transition Words

Homework Collect 15 transition words to add to your lists. 5 green 5 yellow 5 red

Question: Why is Maple Point Middle School one of the best in Bucks County? Details Answer Maple Point Middle School is one of the best in Bucks County. In conclusion Maple Point Middle School is one of the best schools in our area. To begin with MP is a great school because the teachers rock! Also our school has clubs for every interest. In addition MP has air conditioning.

Paragraph (Assemble your Burger) Top Bun-Answer ONLY Meat and cheese- 3 details Lettuce, tomatoes, Onions, pickles etc-transition words Ketchup, mustard, special sauce- adjectives and your point of and style Bottom Bun- Transition word + answer only

Check out my burger Maple Point Middle School is one of the best in Bucks County. To begin with MP is a great school because the teachers rock! Also our school has clubs for every interest. In addition MP has air conditioning. In conclusion Maple Point Middle School is one of the best schools in our area

Independent Practice Do dogs or cats make better pets? Support your answer with 3 reasons.