Constructed Responses - Intro

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What is a Restatement?

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A restatement is a way of saying something again using different words, often to clarify or emphasize the original meaning.

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What is the best way to restate a question?

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The best way to restate a question is to rephrase it in a way that maintains the original meaning but uses different words.

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What does it mean to give more details?

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Giving more details means providing additional information that helps to explain or describe something better.

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What does Cite mean?

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Cite means to answer with facts from the passage or to refer to a source of information.

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What is an example of citing?

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An example of citing is saying, 'According to the text, she was in elementary school.'

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Why is it important to restate questions?

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Restating questions helps to ensure understanding and can clarify what is being asked.

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What is the purpose of providing details in writing?

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The purpose of providing details in writing is to make the information clearer and more interesting for the reader.

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How can you tell if a statement is a good restatement?

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A good restatement should keep the original meaning while using different words and should be clear and concise.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is something that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of something.