*OPEN-ENDED *OPEN-ENDED QUESTION ResponseQUESTION Response

HSPAHSPA

Mrs. TanisMrs. Tanis

What is an What is an Open-Ended Question?Open-Ended Question?

Open ended questionsOpen ended questions are questions that lead to are questions that lead to a further discussion. They a further discussion. They are questions that do not are questions that do not have a simple answer like have a simple answer like yes or no or a number. yes or no or a number. They are to be thoroughly They are to be thoroughly explained in paragraph explained in paragraph form with supportive form with supportive evidence from the evidence from the reading selection. reading selection.

What is the What is the pointpoint of learning how to of learning how to write an open-ended question write an open-ended question

response?response?

It is going to be on the It is going to be on the HSPAHSPA!!!!!!

It is the It is the proper formatproper format for writing a for writing a response to a reading comprehension response to a reading comprehension question (literature, college, etc…)question (literature, college, etc…)

What does an Open-Ended Question What does an Open-Ended Question looklook like? like?

Stem:Stem: Unable to see or hear, Helen Keller lived a Unable to see or hear, Helen Keller lived a solitary existence before Annie Sullivan solitary existence before Annie Sullivan

came came into her life.into her life. Requirements:Requirements: - What was Helen like before she - What was Helen like before she

learned that everything had a name? learned that everything had a name?

- How did learning to communicate - How did learning to communicate change her life? change her life?

- What other obstacles do you think - What other obstacles do you think Helen had to face throughout her Helen had to face throughout her lifetime? lifetime?

What should the What should the FORMATFORMAT of an of anOpen-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Response Response

be?be?

The open-ended response should look like The open-ended response should look like a a mini essaymini essay..

There should be a:There should be a: Beginning Beginning (*Introduction)(*Introduction) >> STEM >> STEM Middle Middle (*Body)(*Body) >> BULLET QUESTIONS >> BULLET QUESTIONS End End (*Closing)(*Closing) >> CONCLUSION (add one!) >> CONCLUSION (add one!)

How How LONGLONG should an open-ended should an open-ended response be?response be?

About About 4-5 paragraphs4-5 paragraphs

Stem= Introduction Stem= Introduction (1 short par.)(1 short par.)Bullets= Body Bullets= Body (2-3 paragraphs (2-3 paragraphs depending on number of bullets)depending on number of bullets)Closing= Conclusion (Closing= Conclusion (1 short 1 short paragraph) paragraph)

How does one write a proper How does one write a proper RESPONSERESPONSE for the open-ended for the open-ended

question?question?

Follow the Follow the R A C ER A C E format?format?

What does the What does the ‘R’‘R’ in Race stand in Race stand for?for?

RRe-state the steme-state the stem in your own words in your own words (include (include authorauthor and and “title”“title” of reading of reading selection)selection)

Stem:Stem: Unable to see or hear, Helen Keller lived Unable to see or hear, Helen Keller lived a a solitary existence before Annie Sullivan solitary existence before Annie Sullivan

came came into her life.into her life.

What does the What does the ‘A’‘A’ in Race stand in Race stand for?for?

AAnswer all the bullet questionsnswer all the bullet questions (one (one paragraph for each bullet written in paragraph for each bullet written in complete complete sentencessentences))

Example)Example) - What was Helen like before she - What was Helen like before she learned that everything had a name? learned that everything had a name?

- How did learning to communicate - How did learning to communicate change her life? change her life?

What does the What does the ‘C’‘C’ in Race stand in Race stand for?for?

CCite informationite information (use (use supporting supporting

detailsdetails from the reading selection to from the reading selection to support response; include support response; include “quotes”“quotes” from reading)from reading)

What does the What does the ‘E’‘E’ in Race stand in Race stand for?for?

EEdit and dit and eend responsend response. Add a . Add a conclusion. Sum up ideas conclusion. Sum up ideas oror draw a draw a connection at the end (relating new to connection at the end (relating new to known)known)

IMPORTANT: The writing prompt will not tell IMPORTANT: The writing prompt will not tell students to write a conclusion. Students have to students to write a conclusion. Students have to take the initiative and write it themselves. Do not take the initiative and write it themselves. Do not forget to ADD a CONCLUSION (2-3 sentences).forget to ADD a CONCLUSION (2-3 sentences).

REVIEWREVIEW of O.E. Question of O.E. Question Response Response FORMATFORMAT

When answering an open-ended question, use the When answering an open-ended question, use the following formatfollowing format..

R- Re-state the stemR- Re-state the stem in your own words (include in your own words (include author and “title” of reading selection)author and “title” of reading selection)A- A- Answer all the bullet questionsAnswer all the bullet questions (one paragraph (one paragraph for each bullet written in complete sentences)for each bullet written in complete sentences)C- Cite informationC- Cite information (use supporting details from the (use supporting details from the reading selection to support response; include reading selection to support response; include “quotes”“quotes” from reading) from reading)E-E- EEdit and dit and end responseend response. Add a conclusion. Sum up . Add a conclusion. Sum up ideas ideas oror draw a connection at the end (relating new draw a connection at the end (relating new to known)to known)

MODELMODEL Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question PromptPrompt

Open- Ended QuestionOpen- Ended Question The CrucibleThe Crucible- Acts II & III- Acts II & III

Stem: Stem: The relationship between John and Elizabeth has become The relationship between John and Elizabeth has become mistrusted and strained as a result of John’s affair with Abigail. mistrusted and strained as a result of John’s affair with Abigail. However, after Elizabeth is accused of being a witch (by Abigail), However, after Elizabeth is accused of being a witch (by Abigail), John proves himself to be a sincere man and a devoted husband.John proves himself to be a sincere man and a devoted husband.

(Act II) Why is John hesitant about exposing Abigail in court as a (Act II) Why is John hesitant about exposing Abigail in court as a fraud? How do you think this makes Elizabeth feel?fraud? How do you think this makes Elizabeth feel?

(Act II) When Reverend Hale asks John to recite the Ten (Act II) When Reverend Hale asks John to recite the Ten Commandments, which one does he forget? What is significant Commandments, which one does he forget? What is significant about this sin?about this sin?

(Act III) What information does John confess to the court about (Act III) What information does John confess to the court about his marriage? Why does he confess such private information? his marriage? Why does he confess such private information? What does his confession say about his character?What does his confession say about his character?

MODEL RESPONSE:MODEL RESPONSE:

Stem (re-state)Stem (re-state)Arthur Miller, in Arthur Miller, in The Crucible, The Crucible, describes a distrustful describes a distrustful

marriage between two characters, John and Elizabeth Proctor. marriage between two characters, John and Elizabeth Proctor. As a result of an act of adultery, John learns the value of his As a result of an act of adultery, John learns the value of his marriage and becomes a devoted husband. marriage and becomes a devoted husband.

John is hesitant about exposing Abigail in court as a fraud John is hesitant about exposing Abigail in court as a fraud because of the consequences. First, he fears that she will because of the consequences. First, he fears that she will tell of their affair. If the act of lechery is revealed, John’s tell of their affair. If the act of lechery is revealed, John’s reputation will be tainted. Additionally, in Puritan Salem, reputation will be tainted. Additionally, in Puritan Salem, adultery is against one of the Ten Commandments which adultery is against one of the Ten Commandments which can result in severe consequences. In effect, Elizabeth feels can result in severe consequences. In effect, Elizabeth feels hurt and betrayed by her husband. In response to John not hurt and betrayed by her husband. In response to John not wanting to tell the truth about Abigail and the girls’ wanting to tell the truth about Abigail and the girls’ fraudulent behavior, Elizabeth states coldly, “You cannot fraudulent behavior, Elizabeth states coldly, “You cannot keep it John… Good then, let you think on it.” This shows keep it John… Good then, let you think on it.” This shows that Elizabeth is still angry and has not yet forgiven John that Elizabeth is still angry and has not yet forgiven John for the affair. This marriage appears to be in jeopardy. for the affair. This marriage appears to be in jeopardy.

At this point in At this point in The Crucible,The Crucible, John and Elizabeth’s marriage is rocky John and Elizabeth’s marriage is rocky because of his infidelity. This is clear when Reverend Hale asks John to recite because of his infidelity. This is clear when Reverend Hale asks John to recite the Ten Commandments, and ironically, he forgets the one he committed. He the Ten Commandments, and ironically, he forgets the one he committed. He fails to name adultery as a sin. His wife even reminds him in an embarrassed fails to name adultery as a sin. His wife even reminds him in an embarrassed voice saying, “Adultery, John.” This is significant because it shows that John voice saying, “Adultery, John.” This is significant because it shows that John wants to forget about what he has done. He feels ashamed of himself and wants to forget about what he has done. He feels ashamed of himself and wishes that he hadn’t committed that sin. Reverend Hale came to the Proctor’s wishes that he hadn’t committed that sin. Reverend Hale came to the Proctor’s home that night to learn what kind of Puritans John and Elizabeth really are. home that night to learn what kind of Puritans John and Elizabeth really are. What he doesn’t learn is that John is a man of great character and honesty. He What he doesn’t learn is that John is a man of great character and honesty. He confessed his faults to his wife. Furthermore, he never judged his neighbors confessed his faults to his wife. Furthermore, he never judged his neighbors when they were accused of witchcraft. In all, John Proctor is truly a good when they were accused of witchcraft. In all, John Proctor is truly a good Puritan and a man who is trying to be a reliable husband.Puritan and a man who is trying to be a reliable husband.

John’s true character becomes evident in Act III. In court, John John’s true character becomes evident in Act III. In court, John confesses to adultery and spoils his good name. He says, “I have known her confesses to adultery and spoils his good name. He says, “I have known her sir. I have known her.” As one can see, he says this without trying to protect sir. I have known her.” As one can see, he says this without trying to protect himself. He is only trying to prove that Abigail is a liar. John regrets what he himself. He is only trying to prove that Abigail is a liar. John regrets what he did, but he knows that it is more important to expose Abigail as a fraud, saving did, but he knows that it is more important to expose Abigail as a fraud, saving his wife and friends, than to protect his reputation. He is a man who is willing his wife and friends, than to protect his reputation. He is a man who is willing to sacrifice himself for the good of others in his family and community.to sacrifice himself for the good of others in his family and community.

In summation, John Proctor made a terrible mistake that almost In summation, John Proctor made a terrible mistake that almost destroyed his marriage. On the other hand, everyone makes mistakes that destroyed his marriage. On the other hand, everyone makes mistakes that affect the health of our relationships. For instance, persons often disappoint affect the health of our relationships. For instance, persons often disappoint parents or friends, yet people can hopefully learn from whatever they have parents or friends, yet people can hopefully learn from whatever they have done and become better, more trustworthy individuals.done and become better, more trustworthy individuals.