Tools for the “Write Stuff” Written Response Mnemonic Strategy

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Tools for the “Write Stuff” Written Response Mnemonic Strategy Constructing Meaning in Constructed Response: The R.A.P.S. Way to Success! Tools for the “Write Stuff” Written Response Mnemonic Strategy Created by Dr. Precious Prothro, November 4, 2014 Tweaked by Cherish Donaldson

Standards ELACC7W4 ELACC7W9 ELACC7RI1 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. ELACC7W9 Draw evidence from literary and informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. ELACC7RI1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inference drawn from the text.

Essential Question What strategies can I use to write better constructed responses?

What is a Constructed Response? Short written response, which addresses a specific writing prompt or task Writing that requires the analysis of a document (informational or literary text)

Why Should We Write Constructed Responses? Every subject area has Literacy standards to support this task. http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Curriculum-and-Instruction/Documents/6- 8%20literacy%20history,%20science,%20and%20technical%20subjects%20pdf.pdf “Writing is a “threshold skill for both employment and promotion, particularly for salaried employees. Half the responding companies report that they take writing into consideration when hiring professional employees.” Right Answer Writing, Cole

The RAPS Way R=REWORD/RESTATE A=ANSWER (include author, genre,title) P=Expectation of PROOF (with explanations) S=SUM it up!

The RAPS Way R=REWORD the topic Restate the question with key words from the prompt.

The RAPS Way A=ANSWER the question Always “TAG” the text(s) you are referring to and lead into your answer. Answer the question by way of a thesis statement.

The RAPS Way P=Expectation of PROOF (2x) Transition into evidence Cite Evidence with clarity Explain evidence with clarity evidence explain transition

The RAPS Way S=SUM it up! Summarize your response and bring it to a solid end

Steps for Writing a CR Analyze the writing prompt/task. Read and annotate. Use RAPS (or a semblance) with an organized brainstorming strategy Proof/Edit

Key Words in a Prompt and How to Answer Them Terms Meaning Framework for Prewriting Analyze Separate into its parts An ordered list framework containing steps Compare Examine, noting the similarities and differences Venn Diagram to show differences of each with likeness in the center Contrast Examine, noting the differences only T- chart to contrast left to right Define State a precise meaning An ordered list Discuss Present background information with supporting or descriptive details T chart with important factors on left, details on right Describe Convey an idea Semantic web, subject in the middle, surrounded by numbered qualities Evaluate Place judgment, but support using details T chart listing pros next to cons

Key Words in a Prompt and How to Answer Them Term Meaning Framework for Prewriting Explain Make clear, offer reason T chart listing facts and supportive details Give/provide Offer facts related to topic T chart using facts and supportive details Review Examine major elements again Outline or list Use Do the task in a specific manner Write Usually requires a prompt Outline or List Source, Better Answers by Ardith Davis Cole

Analyze the Prompt Elements of a writing prompt. Background Knowledge (a small history or information for the reader) Petition (the question(s) that should be answered/addressed in the response) Expectation of Proof (the expectation of textual evidence)

Writing Prompt There is an old saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Every stakeholder (parents, teachers, administrators, community, and students) plays a vital role in the development and success of every student. In the past, it has been stated that for some schools parental involvement is extremely low, but parents should know how essential they are to the village. Explain how parental involvement can improve student motivation and success. What can parents do to support the teachers and students? Use evidence from The Benefits of Parent Involvement: What Research Has to Say to support your response.

Writing Prompt (Background Knowledge) There is an old saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Every stakeholder (parents, teachers, administrators, community, and students) plays a vital role in the development and success of every student. In the past, it has been stated that for some schools parental involvement is extremely low, but parents should know how essential they are to the village. Explain how parental involvement can improve student motivation and success? What can parents do to support the teachers and students? Use evidence from The Benefits of Parent Involvement: What Research Has to Say to support your response.

Writing Prompt (Petition) There is an old saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Every stakeholder (parents, teachers, administrators, community, and students) plays a vital role in the development and success of every student. In the past, it has been stated that for some schools parental involvement is extremely low, but parents should know how essential they are to the village. Explain how parental involvement can improve student motivation and success? What can parents do to support the teachers and students? Use evidence from The Benefits of Parent Involvement: What Research Has to Say to support your response.

Writing Prompt (Expectation of Proof) There is an old saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Every stakeholder (parents, teachers, administrators, community, and students) plays a vital role in the development and success of every student. In the past, it has been stated that for some schools parental involvement is extremely low, but parents should know how essential they are to the village. Explain how parental involvement can improve student motivation and success? What can parents do to support the teachers and students? Use evidence from The Benefits of Parent Involvement: What Research Has to Say to support your response.

Your Turn Now, you will annotate the article and write a constructed response. If you wish, you may use the RACE Graphic Organizer,

Why we teach? It is not just a great thing that we are teachers, we teach WRITING!