<p>1. Restate the question.</p><p> Use the wording of the prompt/question(s) to start off your response.  Pay attention to exactly what the question(s) is/are asking.</p><p>2. Answer the question.</p><p> Use your own words in answering the question(s).  Answers should come from you and the experience you’ve had based on what you’ve read.</p><p>3. Cite specific evidence from text(s). </p><p> The specific information can be paraphrased or quoted from the text(s). It may help to note paragraph #s and/or page #s next to your cited evidence. . In the article, . . . . The author says, “. . .”</p><p>. In the story, . . . . The character states, “. . . “</p><p>4. Explain your thinking. </p><p> How does this evidence support your answer?  Explain the connection between the evidence and the answer. </p><p>5. Sum it up. </p><p> Finish with a closing statement that refers back to the prompt and purpose for writing using fresh wording.  Bring this response to an end! </p>