How to Write an Extended Response Paper
How to Write an Extended Response Paper
How to Write an Extended Response Paper
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<strong>How</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Write</strong> <strong>an</strong> <strong>Extended</strong> <strong>Response</strong> <strong>Paper</strong><br />
St<strong>an</strong>dards:<br />
Applies <strong>an</strong>d explains org<strong>an</strong>izational patterns of text (main idea, detail, plot, cause-effect)<br />
Applies the writing process (drafting, revising, <strong>an</strong>d editing)<br />
Uses correct grammar, punctuation, <strong>an</strong>d capitalization<br />
Maintains focus <strong>an</strong>d logical org<strong>an</strong>ization<br />
Supports writing with details<br />
Uses correct spelling in written work<br />
Summarizes a variety of reading materials<br />
Task:<br />
You will be given one of the following three books. You will need <strong>to</strong> read your book <strong>an</strong>d think<br />
about the extended response question that goes with it.<br />
Book 1 – Two Julias<br />
Question for Two Julias - What did you learn about S<strong>an</strong> Fr<strong>an</strong>cisco’s his<strong>to</strong>ry from reading this<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
Book 2 – The Case of the Missing Case<br />
Question for The Case of the Missing Case – What did you learn about violins from reading this<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
Book 3 – A Visit <strong>to</strong> S<strong>an</strong> Fr<strong>an</strong>cisco<br />
Question for A Visit <strong>to</strong> S<strong>an</strong> Fr<strong>an</strong>cisco – If you could visit S<strong>an</strong> Fr<strong>an</strong>cisco, what would you like <strong>to</strong><br />
see <strong>an</strong>d do<br />
After thinking about how you might <strong>an</strong>swer your question, write a “how <strong>to</strong>” paper explaining<br />
how someone could <strong>an</strong>swer this question using <strong>an</strong> opening sentence, main ideas, details,<br />
connections, <strong>an</strong>d a closing sentence. Be sure <strong>to</strong> explain in detail <strong>to</strong> the reader what these five<br />
things me<strong>an</strong> <strong>an</strong>d how you would include them all in your <strong>an</strong>swer. End your paper with a brief<br />
summary (5 sentences or less) of the book that you read. Don’t forget <strong>to</strong> keep your writing<br />
focused <strong>an</strong>d org<strong>an</strong>ized.<br />
When you have finished your first draft, have your writing edited by a peer <strong>an</strong>d by the teacher,<br />
then make the necessary revisions for a f<strong>an</strong>tastic final copy.<br />
**NOTE TO EDITORS** Not only should you check your peer’s writing for spelling, grammar,<br />
punctuation, <strong>an</strong>d capitalization, but you should be looking <strong>to</strong> see if they are org<strong>an</strong>ized, focused,<br />
<strong>an</strong>d have lots of details!
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<strong>How</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Write</strong> <strong>an</strong> <strong>Extended</strong> <strong>Response</strong> <strong>Paper</strong> Rubric<br />
1 2 3 4 5<br />
Expl<strong>an</strong>ation of<br />
main idea, details,<br />
<strong>an</strong>d connections<br />
Incorrectly<br />
explained what a<br />
main idea is, what<br />
details are, <strong>an</strong>d<br />
what connections<br />
are<br />
Correctly<br />
explained 1 of the<br />
following: main<br />
idea, details,<br />
connections<br />
Correctly<br />
explained 2 of the<br />
following: main<br />
idea, details,<br />
connections<br />
Correctly<br />
explained what a<br />
main idea is, what<br />
details are, <strong>an</strong>d<br />
what connections<br />
are<br />
Writing process<br />
Wrote a first draft<br />
Wrote a first draft,<br />
did not have it<br />
edited, did not<br />
make revisions,<br />
wrote a final copy<br />
Wrote a first draft,<br />
had it edited by<br />
the teacher or by a<br />
peer, did not make<br />
revisions, wrote a<br />
final copy<br />
Wrote a first draft,<br />
had it edited by<br />
the teacher or by a<br />
peer, made<br />
revisions, <strong>an</strong>d<br />
wrote a final copy<br />
Wrote a first draft,<br />
had it edited by<br />
the teacher <strong>an</strong>d by<br />
a peer, made<br />
revisions, <strong>an</strong>d<br />
wrote a final copy<br />
Summary<br />
Did not include<br />
summary<br />
Included few main<br />
points in summary,<br />
summary was not<br />
brief (more th<strong>an</strong><br />
10 sentences)<br />
Included some<br />
main points in<br />
summary,<br />
summary was<br />
somewhat brief (6<br />
– 10 sentences)<br />
Included all main<br />
points in summary,<br />
summary was brief<br />
(5 sentences or<br />
less)<br />
Spelling 6 or more errors 3 – 5 errors<br />
No more th<strong>an</strong> 2<br />
errors<br />
Grammar,<br />
punctuation, <strong>an</strong>d<br />
capitalization<br />
6 or more errors 3 – 5 errors<br />
No more th<strong>an</strong> 2<br />
errors<br />
Focus <strong>an</strong>d Details<br />
The paper has no<br />
clear sense of<br />
purpose or main<br />
idea. There is no<br />
real message.<br />
Somewhat clear<br />
<strong>an</strong>d focused. It<br />
holds the reader's<br />
attention most of<br />
the time. It<br />
contains some<br />
details <strong>to</strong> support<br />
the main idea. The<br />
main idea may not<br />
be clear.<br />
Clear, focused, <strong>an</strong>d<br />
interesting. It<br />
holds the reader's<br />
attention. Ideas<br />
are fresh <strong>an</strong>d<br />
original. Related<br />
details support the<br />
main idea.<br />
Org<strong>an</strong>ization<br />
Not shaped yet.<br />
The order of my<br />
paper is jumbled<br />
<strong>an</strong>d confused.<br />
Some really<br />
smooth parts,<br />
others need<br />
work. The order<br />
makes sense most<br />
of the time.<br />
Clear <strong>an</strong>d<br />
compelling. Has<br />
chosen <strong>an</strong><br />
order that works<br />
well <strong>an</strong>d makes<br />
the reader<br />
w<strong>an</strong>t <strong>to</strong> find out<br />
what comes next.