Extended Response
R(Restate) A (Author's words) C (Connect) E (Explain)
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Extended Response R(Restate) A (Author's words) C (Connect) E (Explain) |
| Boy, I'm glad you asked! An extended response is an answer to a question that is presented after reading a story or an article. The answer will often have different ideas from the reading to be included. For example, a question may ask, "Why would Jane Addams be considered a compassionate person?" or "Why would Eleanor Roosevelt and Amelia Earhart be considered women ahead of their time?" To begin, the writer must restate this question into a statement. Example: Jane Addams was a compassionate person in many ways. Eleanor Roosevelt and Amelia Earhart were women ahead of their time. |
| Both of these questions could be answered using several different examples from the story!We refer to this as using the author's words. Before beginning an extended response, I always encourage my readers to think about those examples they wish to use. Create a simple plan of "bulleted" ideas that can be used in the response. |
| Each idea from the article, will be expanded upon and explained by the writer. In addition, connections must be made with the idea. The reader/writer will think about his/her own personal ideas. This is an opportunity to give personal opinions, insights, or even connections to his/her own experiences. |
| Finally, we encourage the student to explain and expand upon each idea presented. By thoroughly explaining, giving examples, and/or descriptions, the student can be sure that the presented ideas are clear to whomever reads the paper! |
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