Constructed Responses

What is a constructed response question?

• A question that you are asked about a text.

• A question that requires a short response. (at least 4-6 sentences)

Reread the prompt for a short constructed response to make sure you haven't missed anything in the question

• False

• True

What does the S stand for in RACES?

• start your answer

• summarize / wrap up your thoughts

• state why you liked the text

Compare and contrast an extended constructed response (ECR) to a short constructed response (SCR).

• SCRs are longer than ECR needing 2,300 characters.

• ECRs are longer and more developed than SCRs.

• SCRs grade grammar.

• ECRs do not grade grammar.

What is the highest number of points you can earn when constructing an Extended Constructed Response?

• 2 points

• 3 points

• 4 points

• 5 points

When you construct a writing response on STAAR, who is your audience?

• you

• The rater who doesn't know you.

• your teacher

• Mrs. Lanham

You should use ACE on the _______.

• fill-in-the-blank questions

• spoken questions

• Short Constructed Responses (SCR) questions

• multiple choice questions

You should always include text evidence on your written responses.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What should you NOT do before typing your extended constructed response (ECR)?

• Analyze the prompt.

• Prewrite on a graphic organizer.

• Skip the writing process and just type your ECR.

• Draft on a piece of paper.

You get about 400 characters to write a _____ constructed response.