Three Column Method

THREE COLUMN METHOD For answering Open Response Prompts KNOW DO ANSWER What are we talking about? What do I have to do? What do I know that I can use to help me answer this prompt?

What is the question asking? How many questions or question parts Students should have some focus on the content and number do I have to answer? of requirements to ensure they give a complete answer. What is the main idea of the question? How many things do I need to do for To score the maximum number of points for the prompt, Students write down what the question is about using each question or part of the question? students must correctly answer ALL parts of the prompt. language from the question. Write down the power verbs, key Evidence/Support: This involves a look at critical vocabulary and sets descriptive words, and numbers. Give at Least three if no amount is indicated otherwise only the parameters for the first step of reading and five the amount asked for. thinking. This delineates the processes, content, Reading – Quote from the reading passage or any charts, and amount needed. graphs, tables, etc. It helps to give the student focus on a direction. Math – Operations for justification (charts, graphs, rules, Identify appropriate strategies. formulas, etc.) Include appropriate content terms. Science – Reference to scientific laws &/or principles Include appropriate descriptors after Social Studies – Concrete examples (events, places, the power verbs. conditions, or quotes)

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