Short Answer/Constructed
Response Questions Guide
Textual Citation Guide
& Activities
What do you need to do in order to fully
answer a question?
 (TTQA) Turn The Question Around.
 Write your answer in a complete sentence.
 Explain the reasoning behind your answer. Back
up your logic with proof from the text, movie, or
cartoon that you are discussing.
Why do I need to do this?
Knowing why you believe something
or where you got the information
builds logic and reasoning skills.
Question:
Let’s try this out!
Why is spelling
important?
What is spellcheck
used for?
Answer time:
Spelling is important because…..
it can change the meaning of
the sentence or the way it is
understood by the reader.
In the cartoon with the two witches,
the incorrect spelling made the spell
not work.
Question:
It is said that words
have power.
Why should we be
careful in how we
talk or text to one
another?
Think-Share with Class
Example answer:
“From the listless repose of
the place, this sequestered
glen has long been known by
the name of Sleepy Hollow.
Some say that the place was bewitched during the early
“ the Dutch settlement; others, that an old Indian
days of
chief, the wizard of his tribe, held his powwows there
before the country was discovered by Master Hendrick
Hudson. Certain it is, the place still continues under the
sway of some witching power that holds a spell over the
minds of the descendants of the original settlers.” –
“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow ”
by Washington Irving
Reflect on the excerpt from “The Legend of
Sleepy Hollow” you just read and answer the
following question on your own sheet of paper:
What is said about the history of Sleepy
Hollow that makes everyone who lives
there so uneasy and superstitious? Cite
textual evidence to support your
response.
First, share your responses with your Group
Members. Next, a few of you will share your
responses with the class.
Breaking Down the Answer:
What does the excerpt mention about the history of
Sleepy Hollow that makes everyone who lives there so
uneasy and superstitious? Cite textual evidence to support
your response.
The excerpt mentions that Sleepy Hollow might have
been “bewitched during the early days of the Dutch
settlement” or a place where the “Indian chief, the
wizard of his tribe, held his powwows there.” These
two statements could explain why everyone who
lives there seems uneasy and superstitious.