Organization
What must your ECR and SCR have when you type it out?
SCR - RA go together C, then E! 3 paragraphs total.
ECR - 4 paragraphs!!
Textual evidence needs to be surrounded by which punctuation marks? For example... "Hey, man," he said.
Quotation marks!!!
What are the steps to write a ECR?
1. Deconstruct prompt
2. Circle map to brainstorm and circle R1 and R2
3. Create rough draft (I chart)
4. Type our final draft
Identify a more SYNONYM word for happy
What is content, ecstatic, pleased, joyful, etc...
When you break down questions, what should you do?
- Circle and underline key words
- Rewrite your question in a way that YOU understand.
This is used to grab the reader's attention.
What is it? How do you start it off?
Hook.
Truism.
Sometimes in life.. Many can agree... Often times.. Undoubtedly,...
What does SCR stand for? What is the strategy for it?
Short Constructed Response
Restate, answer, cite explain
When you don't know a word in the question or story, what do you do?
Look it up in the dictionary!!!
Identify a SYNONYM word for nice
What is caring, sympathetic, charming, considerate...
At the end of the I chart is the ____? How do you start that off?
Conclusion
Overall (restate thesis)
Closing statement
What is the formula to your thesis statement in the beginning of the ecr?
Hint: the "R" and "A" after the hook is your thesis statement.
Thesis = Restate question because r1 and r2.
What is the purpose of the I chart?
To fill in the blanks, and make writing your essay easy!
What is the purpose of transition words in our writing?
To let the reader know that we are changing to another idea and get points using higher level words.
Identify a SYNONYM word for helpful
What is constructive, accomodating, caring...
True or false: Each paragraph in the body of an essay can focus on more than one main idea
FALSE!!! Focus on R1 or R2!!1
What does CEC stand for, for the first R1?
Cite: The author states, "_____"
Explain: This means
Connect: This evidence supports the idea that
Start off the RACE strategy...
R
A
C
E
Restate question
Answer- provide answer
C- The author states,
E- This means
This is why
Skip story and go straight to questions! Look for spelling and grammar errors.
Identify a SYNONYM word for respectful
What is obedient, courteous, admiring, well-mannered...
TRUE OR FALSE: You dont need textual evidence in an SCR and ECR?
FALSE!!! YOU NEED IT!
What does CEC stand for, for the R2?
Cite: The author states, " _____"
Explain: This means
Connect: This detail demonstrates
Excerpt- Short story
What is the difference between ECR and SCR??
Extended constructed response is long and you use the I chart. Short constructed response is short and you use RACE.
Identify a SYNONYM for role model
What is an example, exemplar, epitome, idol...
Why is drawing a circle map important?
How many ideas do you need in total? How many do you circle?
You can jot down your main ideas.
You need four main ideas and you need your best TWO. You circle TWO. R1 and R2!!