Be an English Foreman: Construct your Response
Discover how to write a constructed response, also known as an essay question, in your English class. Follow the steps and practice your writing with feedback from your teacher.
What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. This is not a graded course. Submit the assignment to check yourself with feedback from your teacher.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 12
Intermediate Level
Students will learn and practice how to respond to English constructed response prompts through a series of 6 lessons, spread over 3 weeks with 2 lessons per week. Each lesson includes a short assignment to apply the step taught in that lesson. The lessons consist of animated videos, each under 10 minutes long. Students will watch the video and then complete the related activity in a Google Doc. Upon submission, they will receive feedback from me to help them master the activity. I am available to answer any questions about the videos, assignments, or feedback.
Learning Goals
Students will develop a working knowledge of the necessary steps to effectively respond to a constructed response prompt.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)6 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Analyze the Prompt
Learn how to identify key words and rephrase the prompt as a question. 1 assignment
9 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Skim the Text
Find the answer to the question you created. 1 assignment
7 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Find Evidence
Learn about different types of evidence and strategies for finding examples. 1 assignment
8 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Organize Your Writing
Discuss the importance of organization and use a simple graphic organizer to plan your response. Utilize a checklist to ensure all parts of your response are included. 1 assignment
5 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There are no upsetting parts to these videos. Students will need YouTube in order to access the videos.
Pre-Requisites
No pre-requisite needed besides a working knowledge of writing an essay question response.
Supply List
Students may want to print out documents, use a highlighter or pencil. However, that is not necessary. All work can be completed in Google.
Joined October, 2023
Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Education from University of Scranton
Certified and experienced English teacher.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$14
weekly or $40 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 13-18
