EOC: RESPONDING TO SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (SAQ)

How?PLANNING:

1. Read the ________ prompt (question).2. Identify and underline key ______ in the question, such as:

explain, elaborate, illustrate, defend, describe, etc.3. _________the prompt (question) in your own words to be

sure that you understand it.4. List ______ you should ______ in your answer5. List ________ & ________ to support your answer

R.A.C.E to the Answer!1. R___________ the question; include the

2. A_____________ to the question with 3 reasons

3. C___________ Evidence/Examples to support your answer (#1 & #2) and

4. E________________ your evidence/examples

Show you’re citing evidence by: The author said, “____”

The story points out...

On page # it says…

In the third sentence of the second paragraph, the author…

In the beginning of the passage…

In the middle of the paragraph…

USE ________________ & __________________ quotes!

Expanding? I think….

The story said…

I know…

I understand…

I also read that…

Because of __________, the effect is _______

_______ and _________ are alike because

They are different because

The author is trying to say…

Your turn:1. In Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, why did all of the

mommas, papas, uncles, and aunts run to the tree?

2. In Green Eggs and Ham, why did the character not want to eat the green eggs and ham?

3. In The Tooth Book, why does it say that teeth are important?

4. In Mickey Mouse Heads for the Sky, why was Mickey looking for all of his friends?

5. In The Little Mermaid, what did Scuttle see as he was flying over the wedding boat? Why is this a problem?