Short Answer Questions
A
nswer the question
• Use words in the question to form your
answer
• Don’t use the word “because” in your first
sentence
P
rove your answer is correct with a detail from
the selection.
E
xplain your answer’s connection to the purpose
of the selection
• Use a fact or detail from the text that proves
your answer
• Use key terms or phrases from the selection
to demonstrate your understanding
• Demonstrate that you understand why the
selection was written
USE ALL OF THE LINES
Answering OSSLT Questions
• Answer the question.
• Prove your answer is correct with a detail
from the selection.
• Explain your answer’s connection to the
purpose of the selection.
Question:
Use all of the lines!
How might the information in this news report encourage people to visit
Alberta? Use specific details and examples from the selection to support your
answer.
30/30 answer
Can you find the Answer, Proof and Explanation in
the model answer?