SCR
What do the letters in RACE stand for?
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain
Is an ECR more similar to a sentence or an essay?
It's more similar to an essay than a sentence.
What is the definition of the word "indignant" based on the context in the sentence: "She crossed her arms and gave an indignant huff."
a) sad
b) angry
c) scared
d) surprised
b) angry
Combine the ideas in these sentences in a clear and effective way:
I tried to stop it. The glass fell off the table and shattered.
I tried to stop it, but the glass fell off the table and shattered.
When quoting evidence, what type of punctuation should the writer place around the words taken from the text?
Quotation marks " "
If a question is worded like this: "What is the best way to summarize what happened in this selection?" what do they want you to do?
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Write a summary.
When reading a question that specifies a certain paragraph, this is the most important thing a student should do.
Go back to the text to reread that paragraph.
ECR or SCR?
Remember to —
Manage your time carefully so that you can —
ECR!
When do we use the RACE strategy?
We use RACE when writing SCRs and other short answer responses.
What is the definition of a claim?
opinion (stated like a fact); thesis; main point
In the sentence, "The detective scrutinized the clues carefully to solve the mystery," what does the word "scrutinized" mean?
a) ignored
b) examined closely
c) misunderstood
d) avoided
b) examined closely
Combine the ideas in these sentences in a clear and effective way:
I hate going to my grandma's house.
My grandma always pinches my cheeks.
I hate going to my grandma's house; she always pinches my cheeks.
My grandma always pinches my cheeks, so I hate going to her house.
How many sentences do I need to write for a Short Constructed Response (SCR)?
3
If a question is worded like this: "Write a claim about whether or not robots are helpful to humans," what do they want you to do? Which type of essay or response is needed?
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Write an argumentative essay or ECR.
These words surround and help readers figure out the definition of unknown words.
Context clues.
SCR!
What needs to be corrected in this SCR?
The speaker in "Violin" does not feel like she belongs. The text states, "my bow didn't match the rest of the orchestra."
The writer did not EXPLAIN their citation.
They need to add a third sentence, beginning with something like, "This shows..."
Which one of these is the best example of a claim?
1) Dogs are the best pets.
2) Dogs are the best pets because they are loyal and easy to train.
3) I personally think dogs are really great.
2) Dogs are the best pets because they are loyal and easy to train.
This is the strongest claim because it states the opinion like a fact and provides two reasons to support it.
What does the word "clamor" mean in the following sentence: "The protesters outside the building raised a clamor that could be heard from miles away."
a) a loud noise or uproar
b) a peaceful gathering
c) a calm and quiet atmosphere
d) a musical performance
a) a loud noise or uproar
Combine the ideas in these sentences in a clear and effective way:
I have a lot of friends.
People say I am likeable.
I have a lot of friends; people say I am likeable.
I have a lot of friends, and people say I'm likeable.
Wren has included a sentence in her essay that does not belong. Which sentence should she remove from this paragraph?
1) Robots are very useful in our daily lives. 2) The first reason is that can give people more free time by doing jobs for them. 3) One time I went to Disneyland and saw a useful robot. 4) For example, robot vacuums will vacuum your floor for you.
Sentence 3 should be removed
A question is worded like this: "Which key idea does the author emphasize throughout the selection?"
What do you need to do in order to answer this question?
After reading the text (focusing on the title and headings), find the main idea by asking yourself what the text is mostly about.
What does it mean to paraphrase?
Put the text in your own words.
2-3 pieces of text evidence
ECR!
What needs to be corrected in this SCR?
The speaker in "Violin" does not feel like she belongs. "my bow didn't match the rest of the orchestra." This shows that she feels out of place and out of sync with the other players.
The writer failed to introduce their citation.
They should have said something before the evidence, such as "The text states..."
How many pieces of evidence belong in an ECR?
What is the synonym for the word "elated" based on the context in the sentence: "She was elated when she received the scholarship."
a) disappointed
b) excited
c) confused
d) relieved
b) excited
Combine the ideas in these sentences in a clear and effective way:
Robots are very useful.
Robots can assist with many tasks.
Robots are very useful; they can assist with many tasks.
Robots can assist with many tasks, so they are useful.
Ivy needs a better closing sentence for her last paragraph. Which sentence should she use to conclude her argument essay on pro-athlete salaries?
a) I like to watch pro-athletes.
b) My first reason is that they can get injured.
c) Maybe you should use your money on other things.
c)
Call to action should be the last sentence of an argumentative essay.
A question is worded like this: "The author describes his experience in a way that highlights - "
What do you need to do in order to answer this question?
Figure out author's purpose (why the author is writing this text).
What is another term for main idea?
Controlling idea; key idea
SCR or ECR?
What is the author's main claim in the selection, "Robots in the Workplace"? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
SCR!
What needs to be corrected in this SCR?
The speaker in "Violin" does not feel like she belongs. The text states, "I had the passion." This shows that she feels out of place and out of sync with the other players.
The writer should have chosen a better piece of evidence for their citation.
The text evidence chosen does not make sense and does not support the answer given.
Describe the steps you would take to write an argumentative ECR.
Answers may vary.
1. Read the text.
2. Formulate a claim (choose a side to argue).
3. Write: intro, body paragraphs (with reasons and evidence in each), conclusion.
What does the word "imminent" mean in the following sentence?
"After the dark clouds gathered, it was clear that a storm was imminent."
A) far away
B) likely to happen soon
C) already happened
D) impossible to predict
B) likely to happen soon
Combine the ideas in these sentences in a clear and effective way:
My brother is younger than me.
My brother is so annoying.
My brother is younger than me, and he is so annoying.
My brother is so annoying; he is younger than me.
My younger brother is so annoying.
Fill in the blank with the one correct response:
A recent poll indicated that a lack of self-control ________ the main reason some people struggle in school.
Choices: were/is/am/are
is
A question is worded like this: "In paragraph 5, Anthony chooses not to mention the ready-made pesto most likely because he - "
What do you need to do in order to answer this question?
1) Read paragraph 5.
2) Infer why Anthony made that choice; figure out character motivation.
What is this prompt asking you to do? Explain in detail, step-by-step.
Read the article “Are People Ready for Robots?”
Based on the information in the article,
write a response to the following:
Explain some ways humans benefit from allowing robots to complete simple tasks at home and in the workplace.
Write a well-organized informational composition that uses specific evidence from the article to support your answer.
1) Read the text.
2) Write a response.
ECR (3 paragraph essay) in which you:
a) EXPLAIN some benefits of robots.
b) Use text evidence.
How many paragraphs should be in an ECR, and what should you include in each paragraph?
3-4 paragraphs:
1 = Introduction (hook and claim/thesis)
2 = Reasons and Evidence x2 and Explain x2
3 = Conclusion (restate claim/thesis; call to action)