Constructed Responses

ECR or SCR?

• Extended Constructed Response (ECR)

• Short Constructed Response (SCR)

ECR or SCR?

• Extended Constructed Response (ECR)

• Short Constructed Response (SCR)

How many sentences should your answer to a short constructed response (SCR) have?

Do you use ACE for short constructed responses (SCRs) or extended constructed responses (ECRs)?

The following sentence starter would be best used for which part of a constructed response: This evidence from the text explains why....

• restating the question

• explaining/elaborating on evidence

• answering the question

• citing evidence

Which part of a constructed response would the underlined part of the following sentence be an example of: The main idea of the paragraph is humans can do their part to decrease the jellyfish problem.

• explaining evidence

• citing evidence

• restating the question

• answering the question

Which part of a constructed response is this an example of: For example,

• answering the question

• adding transition words

• restating the question

• explain/elaborate on evidence

Which part of a constructed response is this an example of: In the text it states, "But the shelter plans to keep its unicorn puppy, to help remind people that it’s OK to be unusual."

• restating the question

• answering the question

• citing evidence

• adding transition words

Which part of a constructed response is this an example of: "The main idea of the article is"

• restating the question

• answering the question

• citing evidence

• elaborating/explaining evidence

What are some quick ways to tell the difference between an SCR prompt and an ECR prompt? (Choose TWO)

• SCR prompts are shorter.

• ECR prompts are shorter.

• ECR prompts say "in a well-written essay."

• SCR prompts tell you to use evidence.