READERS WRITE
about texts
A comprehensive extended response
Readers accurately decode prompts to determine the read-write task.
Decode the Prompt mini-lesson
Mini-Lesson Resources
PDF | Smartboard
Connected to Reader Voices
Grades 2-6 | Grades 7-12
The Writing-About-Reading Frames include over two dozen typical prompts seen on standardized assessments.
Determine if the prompt requires inferring or synthesizing.
Select the appropriate tool when preparing for an extended reading response.
Both a literary analysis and argumentative analysis include the reader evaluating a single text based on multiple factors.
PDF | Google Slide | Jamboard
Synthesize multiple ideas by combining info learned from all the texts. Each synthesis needs to be based on evidence from at least two sources.
PDF | Google Slide | Jamboard
Synthesize reasons per perspective when preparing to write a persuasive or argumentative response.
Visualize body paragraphs based on genre and text structure.
Recognize the essential skills per mode.
Readers recognize extended responses as several stacked constructed responses.
The Yes, MA’AM strategy can be adapted
to fit the requirements of an extended reading response.
MAAM Google Slide | Jamboard | PDF
RACE Google Slide | Jamboard | PDF
CER Google Slide | Jamboard | PDF
Stacked Constructive Response Paragraphs | Earth Day
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Readers generate an academic introduction and conclusion.
Rework a prompt to serve as the introductory paragraph
in an extended-reading response.
This Teaching Channel video introduces the parts of an essay, including how to rework the prompt to serve as the introduction.