Constructed Response Writing Essentials

The first step in writing a constructed response is to...

• Draw a cat

• Plan your writing

• Start with 'This proves that'

• Choose your evidence

In a good writing plan for a constructed response, which three thing are important to do?

• 1. restate

  2. precise language

  3. slash the trash

• 1. beginning

  2. middle

  3. end

• 1. claim

  2. evidence

  3. context

• 1. break down the prompt

  2. jot background knowledge

  3. select evidence

In an essay, before quoting any evidence from the sources, what do I need to write?

• 1. a claim

  2. background knowledge (context)

• 1. source number

  2. reasoning

• 1. 'This shows that'

  2. the author's name

• 1. source note

  2. 'my evidence is'

What is a constructed response? 

• An essay
• a short answer
• one sentence
• 2-3 sentences

How many sentences do I need to write, to achieve full marks?

• 2

• 5

• 15

• 10

Why do we include 'background knowledge' (context) in our constructed responses?

• It proves our claim is true

• It explains where our evidence came from

• It shows clear and relevant understanding of social studies

• It gives a clear examples of comparing and contrasting

Which is the correct sentence starter for a Reasoning Statement?

• My reasoning is

• I know this because

• In source 2, it says

• This shows

What is the purpose of a reasoning statement?

• To explain how the evidence proves my claim to be true

• To show what ideas the sources put forward

• To make one point that answers the prompt

• To give the reason we study this topic in social studies

You have your scratch paper. Your test has begun. Describe the steps you will take to write the perfect Constructed Response (Essay):

Interim Tests and D.B.Q Tests are designed to test what skill?

• Vocabulary Knowledge

• Memorizing Historical Facts

• Social Studies Content

• Academic writing