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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.

Synthesize multiple ideas by combining info learned from all the texts. Each synthesis needs to be based on evidence from at least two sources.

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 | JamboardPDF
  RACE  Google Slide | Jamboard | PDF
   CER    Google Slide | Jamboard | PDF

Stacked Constructive Response Paragraphs |  Earth Day

Access wildfire resources.

Readers generate an academic introduction and conclusion.

This Teaching Channel video introduces the parts of an essay, including how to rework the prompt to serve as the introduction.