OAA Extended OAA Extended Response/Short AnswerResponse/Short Answer

Before Reading the QuestionBefore Reading the Question

Extended Response/Short Answer Extended Response/Short Answer questions contain KEYWORDS and questions contain KEYWORDS and expect an ANSWER FOR EACH ONE.expect an ANSWER FOR EACH ONE.

Keyword examples: identify, describe, Keyword examples: identify, describe, explain, compare, determine, list, draw, explain, compare, determine, list, draw, graph, give details, etc… (ALL of the graph, give details, etc… (ALL of the science action verbs)science action verbs)

Before Reading the QuestionBefore Reading the Question

Special Keywords: DESCRIBE, EXPLAIN Special Keywords: DESCRIBE, EXPLAIN AND COMPAREAND COMPARE– Require more depth and DETAILRequire more depth and DETAIL– Worth TWO points since there is partial creditWorth TWO points since there is partial credit

For example, if a question has only three For example, if a question has only three marked keywords while it is worth four marked keywords while it is worth four points, then there are TWO keywords and points, then there are TWO keywords and ONE special keyword that requires more ONE special keyword that requires more attention.attention.

As You Read the QuestionAs You Read the Question

When reading the question, MARK ALL When reading the question, MARK ALL keywords. If there are fewer marked keywords. If there are fewer marked keywords than the number of points, the keywords than the number of points, the special keywords need extraspecial keywords need extra ATTENTION. ATTENTION.

For example, instead of a quick For example, instead of a quick description, a description, a fullfull and and detaileddetailed description description is needed.is needed.

Types of Extended Response Types of Extended Response QuestionsQuestions

The most common combinations of The most common combinations of question types are:question types are:– 1. Four Keywords1. Four Keywords– 2. Two Special Keywords for One Subject2. Two Special Keywords for One Subject– 3. One Special Keyword for Two Subjects3. One Special Keyword for Two Subjects– 4. Two Keywords on Two Subjects4. Two Keywords on Two Subjects

1. Four Keywords1. Four Keywords

2. Two Special Keywords for One 2. Two Special Keywords for One SubjectSubject

3. One Special Keyword for Two 3. One Special Keyword for Two SubjectsSubjects

4. Two Keywords on Two Subjects4. Two Keywords on Two Subjects

**Extended Response Reminders****Extended Response Reminders**

Read the question carefully and Read the question carefully and completelycompletelyUnderline each KEYWORD (action verbs).Underline each KEYWORD (action verbs).Think of examples and details for each Think of examples and details for each “describe, explain and compare” question.“describe, explain and compare” question.Often the difference between a score of 2 Often the difference between a score of 2 and 4 is the LACK OF DETAILS OR and 4 is the LACK OF DETAILS OR SUPPORT for each of these special SUPPORT for each of these special keywordskeywords

8 Most Often Used Keywords8 Most Often Used Keywords

Clue WordClue Word Action RequiredAction RequiredCOMPARECOMPARE Show both the similarities and differences.Show both the similarities and differences.

ContrastContrast Compare by showing differences.Compare by showing differences.

CriticizeCriticizeGive your judgment or reasoned opinion of something, Give your judgment or reasoned opinion of something, illustrating its GOOD and BAD points. illustrating its GOOD and BAD points.

It is not necessary to attack it.It is not necessary to attack it.

DEFINEDEFINEGive the formal meaning by distinguishing it from related Give the formal meaning by distinguishing it from related terms. This is often a matter of giving a memorized definition.terms. This is often a matter of giving a memorized definition.

DESCRIBEDESCRIBEWrite a detailed account or verbal picture in a logical sequence Write a detailed account or verbal picture in a logical sequence or story form.or story form.

DiscussDiscussDescribe giving the details and explaining the pros and cons of Describe giving the details and explaining the pros and cons of the subject.the subject.

ExplainExplain GIVE REASONS FOR.GIVE REASONS FOR.

LISTLIST Produce a list of words, sentences, or comments.Produce a list of words, sentences, or comments.

Types of Short Answer QuestionsTypes of Short Answer Questions

A two point question has TWO brief tasks A two point question has TWO brief tasks or ONE detailed task.or ONE detailed task.– 1. Two keywords or tasks1. Two keywords or tasks– 2. One keyword for two subjects2. One keyword for two subjects– 3. One special keyword about one subject3. One special keyword about one subject