1. Constructed Response Questions
September
Constructed Response Questions
What are they? How do we answer them?

2. What is a constructed response question?
A constructed response is a type of open-ended essay question that demonstrates cognitive knowledge and reasoning. The answer must be provided using information that can be found in a particular text or other prompt (map, picture, graphic organizer, etc.) and is not meant to demonstrate opinion, but to show how you are able to extract information and use this as the basis for forming a complete answer.

3. The constructed Response paragraph should have 6 sentences

4. First Sentence
The topic sentence
Tells the reader what the paragraph is about, and answers your driving question

5. A specific example that answers the question
Second Sentence
1st Example/Reference
A specific example that answers the question

6. Explanation of first reference
Third Sentence
Explanation of first reference
Explain how your first reference answers the question

7. State another specific example that answers the question.
Fourth sentence
2nd Example/Reference
State another specific example that answers the question.

8. Explanation of second reference
Fifth Sentence
Explanation of second reference
Explain how your second reference answers the question.

9. Sixth Sentence
Clincher
A final sentence that wraps up the paragraph, and refers to the driving question

10. Some people use an acronym
Machines and gadgets have made life easier and more fun. Some machines we could not imagine living without. Write about a machine that you cannot live without
Something that you depend on breaks down. It takes a week to get it fixed. What does this do to your life?
Most of us find we either tend to be competitive or co-operative in our work, school, and personal lives. Do you find that it is more beneficial to be competitive or co-operative? Do you try and maintain a balance and if so, how does it workout? Explain fully.
Many people believe that television violence has a negative effect on society because it promotes violence. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
We all have favorite activities that we enjoy. Write an essay convincing readers to try the activity that you enjoy most
PROMPTS

11. Assignment
Complete one of the following in a constructed response paragraph:
Describe your role model.
Explain why _______ is your favorite ______.
Explain why __________ is the worst thing ever.
Explain why school should have an earlier/later start.
Explain two advantages of staying in school.
Other topics?

12. Portfolio
All students will be required to keep a portfolio, to keep track of work completed throughout the year.
The assignment will be marked out of 10:
1 sentence = 1 Mark marks Ideas—the main message. Organization—the internal structure of the piece. Voice—the personal tone and flavor of the author's message. 4 marks Conventions - the mechanical correctness. ______ 10