ECR vs. SCR
What ECR stands for
Extended Constructed Response
What format is used for SCR and ECR?
R.A.C.E.S
what does the R in RACES stand for?
Restate the question
Books in this genre give facts and information about real people, places, or events.
nonfiction
A comparison without like or as.
Metaphor
What SCR stands for
Short Constructed Response
1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Conclusion
what does the A in RACES stand for?
Answer the question
This genre includes talking animals, magic, and imaginary worlds.
fantasy
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?
In the story “The Lost Compass”, how does the main character, Jenna, change from the beginning to the end of the story? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
SCR
which part of the essay (paragraph) is the thesis found in?
the introduction
what does the C in RACES stand for?
Cite text evidence
This genre is written in short lines and often uses rhyme or rhythm to express feelings or ideas.
poetry
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.
ECR
This is when an author gives a hint about something that will happen later in the story.
foreshadowing
what does the E in RACES stand for?
Explain the evidence
A suspenseful story about a crime or puzzle that needs to be solved belongs to this genre.
mystery
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.
What is the name of the story we read in class this week to complete our SCR and ECR lesson?
Nico and the Note
When the opposite of what you think will happen happens.
Irony
what does the S in RACES stand for?
Summarize your answer
These books are written about someone’s life and are written by that same person.
autobiography
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.