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How do you answer an SCR? Give example.

Short Constructed Response

Answer

Best evidence-In the text says, "..."

This demonstrates...

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What is the capital of Australia.

Canberra is the capital of Australia.

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What kind of songs did Jenny Rivera sing?

Songs of empowerment.

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Who is the Folkloric sponsor? 

Mrs. Valdez is the sponsor.

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When was Ysleta H.S. established?

It was stablished in 1927.

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What does ISHAMPOO stand for?

Imagery    Metaphor

Simile        Onomatopoeia

Hyperbole   Oxymoron

Alliteration

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Which country has the largest population?

India has the largest population.

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Dwayne Johnson is known as ____.

The Rock is Dayne Johnson.

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How many Grammy's does Taylor Swift have?

14 grammy's.

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UTEP stands for ____.

What is University of Texas at El Paso.

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What are the key words to differentiate the essay types?

Explain for informational  and argue for arguementative.

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How many pyramids are in Egypt.

There are 118 pyramids

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El Paso Children's museum name is ____.

La Nube is the name.

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Roberto Gomez Bolanos has four famous characters targeting children.  Name two out of four.

Chapulin Colarado, El Chavo del 8, Dr. Chapatin, Chespirito

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Ms. Garcia is ____.

What is the principal of YHS?
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What figurative language are they?

1.   The yellow corvette zooms through Alameda.

2.    My mom’s golden heart doesn’t give up on me.

3.     You are my sunshine

Imagery, metaphor/personification and metaphor

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Name at least three of seven modern wonders of the world.

New Seven Wonders of the World

  • Great Wall of China: A massive fortification system in China, spanning thousands of miles.

  • Christ the Redeemer: A large statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

  • Machu Picchu: An ancient Incan citadel in Peru.

  • Chichén Itzá: An ancient Mayan city in Mexico.

  • Petra: An ancient city in Jordan, known for its rock-cut architecture.

  • Colosseum: An ancient Roman amphitheater in Rome, Italy.

Taj Mahal: A

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What does the DCC stands for?

Hint part of an NFL team franchise.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

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No Se Aceptan Devoluciones is known as  __ in English.

Instructions Not Included

400

Which Mexican city is known as the "City of Eternal Spring?"

Cuernavaca

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Do an outline for an ECR.

Introduction

First of all, The text says, This demonstrates...

In addition,  In paragraph...This shows...

In conclusion,

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What is the Emancipation Proclamation?

The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declared that enslaved people in Confederate states were free, though it didn't immediately abolish slavery nationwide, and it also allowed formerly enslaved people to serve in the Union army.

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In the movie MineCraft who is the protagonist actor?

He also did Kung Fu Panda. 

Jack Black

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What is the oldest school in the El Paso area?

El Paso High

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What are the YHS and district's protocols when a visitor or when the doors lock?

They must enter through the front door. They must have an ID.