ECR/SCR
What does SCR stand for?
Short Constructed Response.
Who is Chase Ambrose before his accident?
A bully and popular football player.
What emotion does the volcano mainly feel at the beginning of Lava?
Loneliness.
Why does Salva have to leave his home?
Because of the Sudanese civil war.
Question:
Choose the sentence with correct punctuation:
A. I like pizza tacos and hamburgers.
B. I like pizza, tacos, and hamburgers.
C. I like pizza tacos, and hamburgers.
D. I like, pizza tacos and hamburgers.
B. I like pizza, tacos, and hamburgers.
What should every SCR and ECR include?
Text evidence and explanation.
How do Chase’s friends react to his personality changes?
Some are confused or upset because he no longer acts like a bully.
What causes the female volcano to finally rise from the ocean?
She hears the other volcano singing.
What motivates Salva to keep going during his journey?
Hope of finding safety and his family.
Which revision improves this sentence?
“The movie was good.”
A. The movie happened yesterday.
B. The exciting movie kept the audience laughing the entire time.
C. Movies are fun.
D. The movie was there.
B. The exciting movie kept the audience laughing the entire time.
Why is elaboration important in an ECR?
It explains how the evidence supports the answer.
How do authors use characters and conflicts to develop themes in stories?
Authors use characters’ actions, choices, and conflicts to reveal important lessons or messages about life.
How does the setting affect the story?
The tropical island setting creates an emotional and peaceful mood.
What is one challenge Nya faces every day?
Walking long distances to get water.
What is wrong with this sentence?
“After school we went to the store”
It is missing a comma after “school” and a period at the end.
What is the difference between an SCR and an ECR?
An SCR is shorter and more concise, while an ECR is longer and more detailed with multiple pieces of evidence.
What role does the memory loss play in the story?
It gives Chase a chance to rethink who he wants to become.
Why does the volcano begin sinking into the ocean?
Because he loses hope after being alone for so long.
How does Uncle Jewiir influence Salva?
He encourages him to stay strong and keep moving forward.
Choose the sentence with correct capitalization:
A. We visited texas during spring break.
B. We visited Texas during Spring Break.
C. We visited Texas during spring break.
D. we visited Texas during spring break.
C. We visited Texas during spring break.
What is the BEST way to begin an ECR?
By answering the prompt clearly in the first sentence/thesis statement.
How does the author show that Chase is becoming a better person?
Through his actions, kindness toward others, and willingness to admit mistakes.
What message does Lava teach viewers?
Patience and hope can lead to happiness.
What theme is developed through Salva’s experiences?
Perseverance and hope can help people survive difficult situations.
Which transition word BEST shows cause and effect?
A. However
B. Therefore
C. Meanwhile
D. Similarly
B. Therefore