Open Ended Questions

What is an open-ended question?

Question that is designed to allow a full, meaningful answer that usesQuotes/ examples from textYour own knowledge and or feelings

Open Ended Questions If you “skip” these questions on the HSPA, you will

score partially proficient. Even if you can’t answer completely, make an

attempt!! Partial answers can earn some points. Scored 0-4 – Average of 2 readers Worth 44% of total reading score Harder than multiple choice No one right answer but there are correct answers Requires thoughtful answers that connect with the

text

HSPA Open- Ended First bullet is usually “close to the text”/ to apply

what you know Second bullet is usually “beyond the text”/ to

extend what you know QASIC-

Question/Answer/Support/Insight/Conclusion Reword question to create topic sentence 5-8 sentences per bullet with text

examples/quotes Concluding sentence

Tips

READ THE QUESTIONSBEFORE READING THE PASSAGE

HIGHLIGHT/ UNDERLINE IMPORTANT QUESTION WORDS

WRITE NOTES IN THE MARGINS AS YOU READ THE TEXT

BE SURE TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ASKED

ANSWERING OPEN -ENDED

Question

First sentence- Restate the question. Write the important words you underlined

in the question

ANSWER

Be sure to answer all parts of the question.

SUPPORT

EXPLAIN your answer usingDETAILSEVENTS FROM THE STORYQUOTESPARAPHRASES

Support Sentences

In paragraph __ the author states… This is important because

In the story the character,__, says, “___”. This shows that( explain how, why)

One thing the character (does, says, thinks, feels) that shows this is … This is important because

INSIGHT

Explain your answers!!! Reflect on the question, answer and offer

some insight Include a personal experience/ example,

an allusion or scholastic/global reference explaining how the ideas affect you and your world.

Insight Sentences

The situation in the passage is similar to what is happening to people today…

The ideas presented in this story are important because…

If I were in this situation…

END

Restate the ideas from the first sentence. USE TRANSITIONS

Therefore In conclusion In summaryAs a resultTo sum upFinally

Scoring Rubric 4 A 4-point response clearly demonstrates understanding of the task, completes all requirements,

and provides an insightful explanation/opinion that links to or extends aspects of the text.   

3 A 3-point response demonstrates an understanding of the task, completes all requirements, and

provides some explanation/opinion using situations or ideas from the text as support.   

2 A 2-point response may address all of the requirements, but demonstrates a partial

understanding of the task, and uses text incorrectly or with limited success resulting in an inconsistent or flawed explanation.   

1 A I-point response demonstrates minimal understanding of the task, does not complete the

requirements, and provides only a vague reference to or no use of the text.   

0 A 0-point response is irrelevant or off-topic.

Must score a 3 or 4