ECR/SCR Review Questions (Fall CBA)

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What is the first sentence in an Extended Response called?

Back

topic sentence/thesis/claim (Restate/Answer)

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What should you do first when you see an ECR prompt?

Back

Carefully read the prompt and create your to-do list.

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How many points is the ECR worth?

Back

Up to five points.

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What type of support should students provide in their extended constructed response?

Back

evidence from the reading, text evidence, evidence.

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What do you need to do after you cite evidence?

Back

explain.

Front

What is an Extended Constructed Response (ECR)?

Back

A type of writing task where students respond to a prompt with a detailed answer.

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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Why is it important to read the prompt carefully?

Back

To understand what is being asked and to plan your response.

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What does 'citing evidence' mean?

Back

Referencing specific parts of a text to support your ideas.

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What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

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To summarize the main points and provide closure to the response.