1. ©Joan Sedita, www.keystoliteracy.com The ANSWER Key to Open Response developed by Joan Sedita www.keystoliteracy.com

2. ©Joan Sedita, www.keystoliteracy.com What is The ANSWER Key? A routine for answering reading comprehension open response questions When used school-wide, provides a consistent model as students move from grade to grade and teacher to teacher A consistent routine fosters more independence

3. In this training, you will: Learn a routine for answering open response questions Learn how to teach the routine to students Practice applying the routine to sample questions Become familiar with the research about effective feedback to students Practice generating open response questions from your content area ©Joan Sedita, www.keystoliteracy.com

4. The Routine A A nalyze the question N N ote plan S S kim, read and S elect W W rite the response ER E nd by R eviewing

5. Using Open Response to Learn Content The ANSWER Key is helpful for open response questions on state assessments. However, teaching students to answer open response questions is also a valuable tool for learning content information. ©Joan Sedita, www.keystoliteracy.com

6. Gradual Release of Responsibility I You We Teacher-focused, modeling, direct/explicit instruction Guided practiceWhole group, small group, collaborative Independent use by student Students move through the stages at different rates, requiring scaffolding and differentiated instruction.

7. Basic Training Information One-day training, preferably for a team of teachers from the same school For educators in grades 3-10 who teach students how to answer reading comprehension open response questions This training does not focus on open response questions for math, science, or social studies. ©Joan Sedita, www.keystoliteracy.com

8. More Training Information Delivery style: interactive presentation with practice activities The ANSWER Key training book is provided 6 Professional Development Points (PDPs) provided by Keys to Literacy ©Joan Sedita, www.keystoliteracy.com

9. About Keys to Literacy Leading provider of professional development focused on adolescent literacy Expert trainers Research-based, proven methodology for teaching comprehension and vocabulary New England-based; currently working with over 120 schools ©Joan Sedita, www.keystoliteracy.com

10. For More Information… Visit our website: www.keystoliteracy.com Contact us: info@keystoliteracy.com (978) 948-8511 ©Joan Sedita, www.keystoliteracy.com