ECR Writing Quiz

Label the following parts of an Extended Constructed Response (essay)

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Prompt

Thesis

Body Paragraph 2

Conclusion

Body Paragraph 1

Theme

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Label the parts of Body Paragraph 1 and 2

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Explain Evidence for Reason #1

Provide Evidence for Reason #1

Introduce Reason #2

Introduce Reason #1

Explain Evidence for Reason #2

Provide Evidence for Reason #2

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What is a good transition to introduce evidence in any body paragraph?

• The text states,

• This shows...

• Furthermore,

• Throughout the text,

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How should you begin your thesis statement?

• Begin providing evidence

• Jump right into reason #1 and #2

• Explain your answer

• By using the words FROM THE PROMPT

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How should you begin an extended constructed response thesis to this prompt?

• The main message in the text is...

• The speaker is comfortable returning to a familiar place. I know this because...

• The speakers experience illustrates how people often find comfort in returning to familiar places by...

• The speaker shows she's comfortable by

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How should you begin an extended constructed response thesis to this prompt?

• I disagree with the claim in this article because...

• The claim in this article is... I know this because...

• The author supports their claim in this article.

• The author supports the claim in this article by...

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How should you begin an extended constructed response thesis to this prompt?

• Danny's motivations in the story are...

• Danny affects the plot of the story because...

• The plot of the story is... I know this because...

• Danny's motivations affect the plot of the story by...

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How should you begin an extended constructed response thesis to this prompt?

• The relationship between Emily and Shelby in the story contributes to the development of the theme by...

• The relationship between Emily and Shelby is very similar to my sister and I because...

• Emily and Shelby develop the plot by...

• The theme in the story is... I know this because...

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How should you begin an extended constructed response thesis to this prompt?

• The author's purpose for this text is... I know this because...

• The organizational pattern is ... I know this because...

• The organizational pattern contributes to the author's purpose by...

• The author chose this organizational pattern to...

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What is a good transition for a conclusion?

• Throughout the text...

• Furthermore...

• In conclusion...

• This shows...

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