Constructed Response Questions
 First, read the passage (complete the constructed response
questions before any of the “bubble” questions)
 If the first sentence of the passage is just general information
and does not ask you to DO anything, draw a line through it.
 Box the words (verbs/action words) that tell you to DO
something (explain, describe, tell, etc…)
 Put a circle around any numbers that follow the actions, only
those in number form not dates.
 Underline the key words left over that tell you specifically
what the question is asking.
 If the question tells you to use the passage to find your
support, go BACK to the passage and number the information
you find that you will use in your answer.
Example:
In the passage the author provides numerous threats to the Great
Lakes ecosystem.
A. Identify two of those threats.
B. Explain how each of these threats negatively impacts the
ecosystem. Use details from the passage to support your
answer.
Use “Caveman Speak”
A. Identify two threats
B. Explain each threats negatively impacts ecosystem
Use details support
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