1. Constructed Responses
Writing
Constructed Responses

2. “Constructed Response”
What does
“Constructed Response”
mean?

3. Constructed = Built
Response = Answer

4. When a teacher says, Constructed Response…

5. ...students will usually think short essay, but remember...

6. ...every good builder needs a good set of blueprints!

7. that we can abbreviate as
Our Blueprint Plan is a
Writing Strategy
that we can abbreviate as
RAISE

8. R
Restate the question. Use the same wording from the writing prompt and give it right back to them!

9. A
Answer the question simply and without offering any “extra” information yet.

10. I
Introduce your supporting evidence. I know this because…

11. S
Support your answer and offer evidence from the text.

12. E
Explain/Extend your response. Make a personal connection, offer a judgment, etc.

13. Put on your hardhats... we’re entering the construction zone!

14. RAISE your constructed response to this prompt below.
If you were the principal of Pierce Middle School, what current rule or policy would you change? Provide at least TWO details to support your answer.