Question

exit ticket 1.8 – enlightenment, revolution & nationalism: introduction to crqs

1. **what are the keys to writing a strong crq response?

1. *what was challenging about writing crq responses? what roadblocks did you hit?

1. if you had access to all of your resources, which would you have used to help you write a stronger response?

Explanation:

Question 1

To write a strong CRQ (Constructed Response Question) response, key elements include: 1. Understanding the question thoroughly to address all parts. 2. Providing a clear thesis or main idea that directly answers the question. 3. Using relevant evidence (like historical facts, concepts from the topic) to support the thesis. 4. Organizing the response logically, with an introduction, body (with explanations of evidence), and conclusion. 5. Using precise and academic language, and ensuring clarity in explanations.

Challenges in writing CRQ responses can vary. Common ones include: 1. Difficulty in recalling specific evidence (like historical details for the Enlightenment/Revolution topic) to support claims. 2. Struggling to organize thoughts coherently, leading to a disorganized response. 3. Interpreting the question accurately—misunderstanding what is being asked. 4. Time management, especially if multiple parts need addressing. Roadblocks could be lack of content knowledge, writer’s block in structuring, or confusion with question wording.

Useful resources for a stronger CRQ response could be: 1. Textbooks or class notes to recall accurate historical information (e.g., Enlightenment ideas, revolutionary events) for evidence. 2. Rubrics to ensure all parts of the CRQ are addressed (like checking if thesis, evidence, and analysis are included). 3. Sample CRQ responses to model structure and language. 4. A thesaurus or academic writing guide to improve language precision. 5. Peer feedback to identify gaps in reasoning or evidence.

Answer:

Keys to a strong CRQ response: Understand the question, state a clear thesis, use relevant evidence, organize logically, and use precise academic language.

Question 2