ECR
How many quotes from the text do you need to have a fully supported ECR?
2 quotes from the text
Me and my friends went to the park yesterday.
Which change should be made?
A. Change Me to I
B. Change went to go
C. Add a comma after friends
D. No change is needed
A. Change Me to I
Many parents feel confused when their kids use slang like “rizz” or “bet.” This passage is mostly written for:
A. Elementary students
B. Parents
C. Teenagers
D. Teachers
B. Parents
Jordan was nervous about joining the basketball team. He had never played before, but he practiced every day and improved. By the end of the season, he felt proud that he didn’t give up.
Which statement best expresses the controlling idea?
A. Jordan wanted to impress his friends.
B. Basketball is a difficult sport for beginners.
C. With effort and determination, a person can improve and feel proud of their progress.
D. Joining a sports team guarantees success.
C. With effort and determination, a person can improve and feel proud of their progress.
Mia stared at the empty art shelf in disappointment. She had spent all week preparing for the school art show. Before she could turn away, her teacher brought her painting and apologized.
What can the reader infer about Mia?
A. She doesn’t care about her artwork.
B. She handles disappointment calmly and cares about her art.
C. She stopped attending the art show.
D. She didn’t finish her painting on time.
B. She handles disappointment calmly and cares about her art.
How many reasons do you need to have in your answer for your ECR
2 reasons to support your claim
Yesterday, she (run) to the store and bought milk.
Which is correct?
A. run
B. ran
C. running
D. runs
B. ran
A brochure about a new amusement park highlights all the rides and food options. Who is the intended audience?
A. People planning to visit the park
B. Park employees
C. Scientists
D. Children learning to read
A. People planning to visit the park
Many people think volunteering takes too much time, but even small acts—like helping at a school event—make a big difference.
Which is the controlling idea?
A. Volunteering is boring.
B. Small acts of service can have a positive impact.
C. Volunteering is too hard for most people.
D. Everyone should volunteer full time.
B. Small acts of service can have a positive impact.
Jordan felt nervous during his science experiment, but he kept going carefully. When it worked, he smiled and relaxed.
What can you infer about Jordan?
A. He gives up easily.
B. He is determined and tries hard even when nervous.
C. He already knew the experiment would work.
D. He doesn’t like science.
B. He is determined and tries hard even when nervous.
Explain tell me WHAT your quote is saying and WHY it is important
The dogs (bark) loudly every morning.
A. bark
B. barks
C. barked
D. barking
A. bark
A comic book about superheroes uses simple language and funny pictures. Who is the audience?
A. College students
B. Adults who hate comics
C. Young children
D. Financial analysts
C. Young children
Mia spent all week preparing her painting for the art show. When it wasn’t displayed at first, she stayed calm. Eventually, her teacher hung it up, and Mia was proud.
What is the controlling idea?
A. Art shows are stressful.
B. Mia gives up easily.
C. Staying calm and persistent leads to success.
D. Teachers make mistakes.
C. Staying calm and persistent leads to success.
Ella finished her homework early and decided to help her brother study.
What can the reader infer?
A. Ella procrastinates on all her homework.
B. Ella is responsible and helpful.
C. Ella doesn’t care about her brother.
D. Ella ignores her homework.
B. Ella is responsible and helpful.
How many paragraphs should your completed ECR be?
4 R.A in your intro First reason, quote, and explanations in your 2nd paragraph, 2nd reason, quote, and explanations in your 3rd paragraph, and your summary in your last one
Last summer, we visited disneyland and saw mickey mouse.
Which correction is needed?
A. Change disneyland to Disneyland
B. Change Last to last
C. Change mickey mouse to Mickey mouse
D. No change needed
A. Change disneyland to Disneyland
A teacher writes a newsletter to parents about upcoming tests and school events. The intended audience is:
A. Students
B. Parents
C. Teachers
D. Principals
B. Parents
Recycling helps reduce waste, conserve energy, and protect wildlife. People who recycle show they care about the environment.
Which sentence best states the controlling idea?
A. Recycling is confusing.
B. Recycling is important for protecting the environment.
C. Recycling takes too much time.
D. Recycling is only for schools.
B. Recycling is important for protecting the environment.
Liam was ecstatic when he found out his presentation was postponed until next week.
What can you infer about Liam?
A. He was excited to have more time to prepare.
B. He wanted the presentation to happen immediately.
C. He didn’t care about the presentation.
D. He forgot about the presentation.
A. He was excited to have more time to prepare.
When you do the restate what words do you need to get rid of?
You need to get rid of the words that make it a question and turn it into a statement
I walked to the park. I fed the ducks. I went home.
Which revision improves sentence variety?
A. I walked to the park and I fed the ducks. I went home.
B. Walking to the park, I fed the ducks before going home.
C. I walked. I fed. I went.
D. I walk to the park. I feed the ducks. I go home.
B. Walking to the park, I fed the ducks before going home.
An advertisement shows a new video game with exciting graphics and gameplay. Who is the intended audience?
A. Video game players
B. Math teachers
C. Professional chefs
D. Retirees
A. Video game players
The new playground has swings, slides, and a climbing wall. It provides a safe place for kids to play and exercise.
Which is the controlling idea?
A. Kids like climbing walls.
B. The playground is fun and encourages physical activity.
C. Playgrounds are dangerous.
D. Slides are better than swings.
B. The playground is fun and encourages physical activity.
Carla reread the directions for her group project three times before starting. Her hands shook slightly while mixing ingredients, but the experiment worked.
What can you infer about Carla?
A. She is nervous but determined to do well.
B. She doesn’t care about the project.
C. She didn’t follow the directions.
D. She always fails experiments.
A. She is nervous but determined to do well.