Writing for Free Response Questions

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Writing for Free Response Questions Constructed Follow your A, B, C and Ds!

WHAT’S MY TASK? A = ATTACK the Prompt 4 of 25 MINUTES Analyze the stimulus Circle any word that asks you to do something. (i.e. Discuss, Identify, Explain) Draw a line from the circled word to what it specifically tells you to do. Rewrite and number the circled words and what it wants you to do. WHAT’S MY TASK? 4 of 25 MINUTES

Graying population will be going up at least 50% in developed countries by 2050, but it may even double in some countries

Task list (Rewrite and Number) PART A Identify and explain a reason population age is increasing PART B Identify and explain one social consequence as population ages Identify and explain one economic consequence as population ages

B = BRAINSTORM possible answers Generate ideas for EACH numbered/reworded task. Use a word web / outline / Venn to get ideas down. Think about Vocabulary! Think of Examples! WHAT’S MY CONTENT? 4 of 25 MINUTES

Task list (Rewrite and Number) PART A Identify and explain a reason population age is increasing Reduced Fertility Improved education for women, birth control, less farmers- less children, anti-natalist policies to reduce pension for many children Increased Life expectancy Improved… healthcare, lifestyle, food supply, sanitation, financial security, Young Moving Out Improved life in other countries

C = CHOOSE the Order of your Response Map out response so you don’t get lost or forget where you were heading. Number the process. Pick best response/ examples. Cut the rest. Plan carefully if creating a laundry list. MAP IT OUT 1 of 25 MINUTES

Writing Your Response Don’t Dos Must Dos 14 of 25 MINUTES Don’t include an introduction or conclusion Don’t assume reader knows what you are talking about Don’t leave the best for last Must Dos Write something for each portion of the response Label your response with the appropriate “Letter” Use Complete sentences Stay calm 14 of 25 MINUTES

D = DETECT Errors Before Turning In HOW’D I DO ON THIS? Read Your Response Did it cover all the required parts? Did you provide examples? Did you add course specific vocabulary to show your knowledge? 2 of 25 MINUTES