Language Arts

HOW TO WRITE A RESPONSE TO A COMPREHENSION QUESTION/TEST

1. Read the prompt/question once to get the idea, then again to break down the prompt into what it asks of you.

2. Think about your answer before you start to write.

3. Take notes in bullet points, words, or phrases to plan your response if allowed to do so.

   1. If allowed, use the text or notes by referring back to them to develop your answer.

   2. If you coded/annotated the text (or used sticky notes), refer back to where you marked the section you are now responding to.

4. Restate the question in the first sentence of your answer.

   1. Example: What was the impact of the Silk Roads?

      1. The impact of the Silk Roads was …

    b. NEVER begin an answer with a pronoun (they, he, she, it …), the word “because”, or the phrase, “The reason is because …”

     6.        Write using complete sentences. Subject + Verb(s) + expression of complete thought

1. Every sentence should make sense, so read through your answer carefully to make sure you don’t have missing words or jumbled thoughts.

   1. Incomplete sentences = partial credit

   2. Nonsense or unclear answers = no credit

2. If your teacher cannot read your writing or your typing has not been spell and grammar checked properly, they cannot grade it.

     7. Answer all parts of each question

     a.      Missing parts = missing points

    b.     Check off each part of the prompt as you answer it

     8.        Include detail in your answer. Be specific!

1. Include facts and additional info related to the question to explain completely

2. Include specific language in your answer.

   1. Ex. When you use a vocabulary term, also explain the word’s meaning in the context of the answer.

   2. NEVER use the words “stuff” or “things”.

     9. Reread your response to make sure you have included everything above.