A constructed response requires you to generate a response as opposed to selecting a response.

They require that you elaborate answers and explanations of reasoning. Constructed-response questions require you to demonstrate your knowledge in a subject area by creating your own response to particular topics. Essays and short-answer questions are types of constructed-response questions.

For example, an essay question might present you with a topic and ask you to discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion stated. You must support your position with specific reasons and examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.

NOTE: Underline the important words in the prompt and circle the verb in the prompt.

THEN, Ask yourself - what is the question asking me?

One Effective Strategy for Answering Constructed Response Questions is to use the RACE method:

R: Reword/restate the question

Reword or Restate the question to form a topic sentence and use transition words when restating the question. Avoid using pronouns. Use specific nouns, proper nouns.

A: Provide an Answer

Answer all parts of the question

•Include a general statement or inference

•Read your claim over to be sure if it is clear

Cite 2-3 examples from the text

•Use specific evidence from text, not prior knowledge

•Remember Transition Words

remember part A asks you to *Clarify; *Answer why; *Generalize- not details; and *supply your evidence

Your initial answer should be very general/broad. Then later details are included to support the broad answer when citing evidence from the text.

C: Cite using evidence from the text

Use Specific Knowledge from Text

*Remember Your Transition Words

* Underline Evidence within the Passage

Sentence Starters for Citing Evidence

In the first paragraph,

The author says,

In paragraph ___,

The text states,

Based on what I read,

The author states,

For example,

In the article,

The writer explains,

An example is

This proves

According to the passage,

First, next, last, after that, etc.

E: Explain how the evidence supports your answer

Explain how your evidence supports your answer

•Conclude

•Refer to the question again

•Give an example

•Why is this important?

•Restate with a touch of your own voice

Use background knowledge, experience, and connections to build on the answer.

Examples:

•I can connect this to (self, text, world)…

•This makes me think of…

•I can relate to this because…

•During my investigation, I….

•My reasoning is…

•I observed…

•I figured this out because…

•Now I wonder…

•A new question this makes me think of is…

Sentence Starters for Explaining

This is because

This shows

This reveals

This illustrates

This highlights the difference between

From the reading I know that

This explains

Since the author stated that

Constructed Response Transition Words

Because

When I read,

In paragraph ___,

I noticed

Based on what I read,

The author states,

For example,

In the article,

The writer explains,

An example is

This proves

According to the passage,