Responding to open ended questions

PSSA Reading Exam : 

PSSA Reading Exam

Lesson #6 Topic: : 

Lesson #6 Topic: Open-Ended Questions

Preview : 

Preview Multiple Choice and Open-Ended questions BEFORE reading to FOCUS.

Open Ended questions : 

Open Ended questions Scoring 0 to 3 points per question 3 Points • The response provides a complete answer to the task (e.g., a statement that offers a correct answer as well as text-based support). • The response provides specific, appropriate, and accurate details (e.g., naming, describing, explaining, or comparing) or examples. 2 Points • The response provides a partial answer to the task (e.g., indicates some awareness of the task and at least one text-based detail). • The response attempts to provide sufficient, appropriate details (e.g., naming, describing, explaining, or comparing) or examples; may contain minor inaccuracies.

Open Ended questions : 

Open Ended questions Asks students to write a short response to a question regarding the reading. This is not a five paragraph essay. It is on average a 7-sentence paragraph. These questions are designed to take about 10 to 15 minutes to answer.

Example question : 

Example question Explain how Smith fits the description of being “gloriously out of step.” Use at least three examples from the passage in your explanation.

Open Ended questions : 

Open Ended questions Tips: PROVE IT! Answer the EXACT question/questions being asked. Use scratch paper to brainstorm your written response. Reword or restate part of the question in your topic sentence (This is worth a point!) . 4. Back up and support your response with 2-3 solid text-based facts directly from the passage. Many questions will require a specific number of examples/ details from the passage.

Open Ended questions : 

Open Ended questions Tips (continued): 5. Use effective transition/sequencing words like: “For example”, “In the passage it states”, “First”, “Second”, “Third”, “Next”, “Lastly” 6. Write neatly and clearly. 7. Write a closing or concluding sentence. 8. Proofread your answer.

Open-Ended Questions Sample Response 3 points : 

Open-Ended Questions Sample Response 3 points

Open-Ended Questions Sample Response 2 points : 

Open-Ended Questions Sample Response 2 points

Open-Ended Questions Sample Response 1 point : 

Open-Ended Questions Sample Response 1 point

Open Ended questions Review : 

Open Ended questions Review Tips: USE THE “PROVE IT” METHOD Answer the EXACT question/questions being asked. Use scratch paper to brainstorm your written response. Reword or restate part of the question in your topic sentence (This is worth a point!) . 4. Back up and support your response with 2-3 solid text-based facts directly from the passage.

Open Ended questions : 

Open Ended questions Tips (continued): 5. Use effective transition/sequencing words like: “For example”, “In the passage it states”, “First”, “Second”, “Third”, “Next”, “Lastly” 6. Write neatly and clearly. 7. Write a closing or concluding sentence. 8. Proofread your answer.