Brief Constructed Response
DIRECTIONS
  • You will be answering the question below in BCR format.
  • Write four  facts  that directly support your thesis in the appropriate spot on the outline below.
  • Fill in supporting opinion. Note: The supporting opinion is not a fact! It is how the fact you have designated relates to your thesis. 
  • You can also use a web to plan for this activity!
I. THESIS:
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A. FACT: ______________________________________________________________________________
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1. Supporting Opinion: (describe how the fact relates to the thesis) ____________________________________________________________________________________
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B. FACT: ______________________________________________________________________________
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1. Supporting Opinion: (describe how the fact relates to the thesis) ____________________________________________________________________________________
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C. FACT: ______________________________________________________________________________
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1. Supporting Opinion: (describe how the fact relates to the thesis) ____________________________________________________________________________________
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D. FACT: ______________________________________________________________________________
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1. Supporting Opinion: (describe how the fact relates to the thesis) ____________________________________________________________________________________
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 Concluding Sentence:  (bring your paper to a close by restating your thesis)
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Brief Constructed Response

DIRECTIONS:
  • Based on your outline on the previous sheet, write a Brief Constructed Response.
  • Your BCR will be graded based on the rubric found below!

Rubric
 

 
Strong
Moderately 
Strong
 Average Moderately
Weak		 Not
Met
1.  The introduction provides an overall focus for the   writing and is a single sentence.
4
3
2
1
0
2.  The closing recaps the major points of the
     assignment in a single sentence.
4
3
2
1
0
3.  The major ideas are explained and supported with relevant and factual information.
4
3
2
1
0
4.  Each major fact is linked to the thesis with supporting opinions. The paper contains no misconceptions about the facts.
4
3
2
1
0
5.  The paper fulfills the requirements of the
     assignment.
4
3
2
1
0

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