1. Steps to Writing a Constructed Response-RACER
Georgia Milestones Preparation Writing Skills

2. R=Reword
Restate key words from the prompt.

3. A=Answer
Answer the question or questions in the prompt.

4. C=Cite Textual Evidence
Cite evidence from the text at least two times to support your answer.

5. When Citing Evidence from the Text
You can write the following to indicate that you are using textual evidence;
As stated in the text…
According to the text….
The author stated…

6. E=Explain your Answer
Explain your evidence and connect it to your writing in a logical way.

7. R=Real World Connection
Use a real world example to help explain your answer when appropriate.

8. Important things to Remember
Analyze the prompt (Understand what the prompt is asking you to do)
Background Knowledge: Give a brief explanation of the important points in the text.
Answer the questions that should be answered or addressed in the response.
Proof: Be sure to use evidence from the text to support your answers or opinions.

9. Key words in a Prompt & How to Answer
Analyze=Separate into parts
Compare=Give similarities and differences
Contrast=Give the differences only
Define=State a precise meaning
Discuss=present background information with supporting/descriptive details
Describe=Convey an idea
Evaluate=Place judgement, but support using details

10. Remember!
A constructed response should be about 6 sentences only!