ECR vs. SCR
What ECR stands for
Extended Constructed Response
What format is used for SCR?
R.A.C.E
The author's attitude toward the subject.
Tone
Combine the two sentences using a semicolon or a comma+conjunction:
I was very tired. My work did not get done.
I was very tired; my work did not get done.
I was very tired, so my work did not get done.
What SCR stands for
Short Constructed Response
How many paragraphs are in an ECR?
4: an introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion
A comparison using the words are, am, was, were, or is.
Metaphor
Correctly punctuate the dialogue:
He said good things come to those who wait.
He said "good things come to those who wait".
Is this an SCR or ECR prompt?
How does the soliloquy in Act 2 contribute to the conflict of the play?What is a thesis?
Your answer, the controlling idea, the claim, R+A
The author's word choice
Diction
Which sentence from the paragraph contains unnecessary information and should be removed?
(a) Hippos have very strong jaws. (b) Moo Deng is a hippo who likes to bite their trainer. (c) A hippo has a bite force of around 1,800 psi.
B
Is this an SCR or ECR prompt?
Read the article “Back in Time: The National Road.” Based on the information in the article, write a response to the following:
Explain why travelers enjoy using the National Road today.
Write a well-organized essay that uses specific evidence from the article to support your answer. Remember to —
• clearly state your thesis
• organize your writing
• develop your ideas in detail
• use evidence from the selection in your response
• use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar
Manage your time carefully so that you can —
• review the selection
• plan your response
• write your response
• revise and edit your response
Write your response in the box provided.
ECR
Complete step one of RACE for the SCR prompt:
How does the author create a somber mood in Act 1?
The author creates a somber mood in Act 1 by...
Is this an example of theme?:
The girl never lied again.
No! Theme should not include specific plot points!
A theme could be: It is bad to lie.
Revise the following sentence for clarity and grammar conventions:
ms. briseno went to work.she works at sam houston high school.Since it was friday she was wearing jeans.
Is this an SCR or ECR prompt?
How does the author build suspense in the beginning of the text?
SCR
How is an ECR body paragraph structured?
1. Topic sentence
2. Evidence
3. Explanation
When the opposite of what you think will happen happens.
Irony
Combine the two sentences:
I did not see her in the cafeteria. I frowned and sat alone in the corner.
I did not see her in the cafeteria, so I frowned and sat alone in the corner.