Constructed Responses for Learning

Teaching students to write constructed responses does not have to become a test-prep chore. An intentional routine of constructed responses provides powerful opportunities to teach strategic thinking through writing that also deepens students knowledge about core subjects. In this clear guide from education consultant Warren Combs, youll learn how and why to teach students to write these short essays, no matter what subject or grade level you teach. Special features:Writing prompts that are based on Webbs Depth of Knowledge (DOK) and provide practice for students at all skill levelsPractical strategies to build critical thinking and improve students writing, including sentence stems, acrostics, framed stories, analogies, and quad clustersStudent self-assessment guidelines and rigorous peer-response strategies An interactive log to help you manage best practices and keep students engagedReading-Writing Modules to help you review and implement the instructional practices and strategiesSample student work, at different levels, with analysisThroughout the book, youll find handy tools such as rubrics, logs, and checklists. These tools are also available as free eResources on our website, www.routledge.com/9781138931046, so you can download and print them for immediate use.