COMPLETE SENTENCES

How to write a strong and complete sentence.

Complete Sentences that Reflect the Question or CSRQ

  CSRQ is required when answering all questions.

CSRQ is easier than re writing and then answering the question

Methods

 First remove the question word.

– Who, What, When, Where, Why, How  Use what is left of the question and combine with your answer.

 This will form a complete sentence and reflect the question without rewriting the whole thing.

Examples

 What is your name?

My name

is Mrs. Rickert.

 Who wrote “Thank You, Mr. Jones”?

Sarah Logan wrote

“Thank You, Mr. Jones.”

Things to remember

 Include everything out of the original question.

 If there is a quote, use the quote.  If there is a name, use the name!

 Use EVERYTHING!

Examples

    The length of the question doesn’t matter. It is always set up the same way.

For example-- Question: “Do you think Ackerman’s scientific knowledge about leaves comes from observation or research? Explain.

Answer: I think Ackerman’s scientific knowledge about leaves comes from research because she uses sophisticated explanations and terminology.

Inverted word order

   It is acceptable to use inverted word order in CSRQ if it still makes sense!

Question: What are three things people do with fall leaves?

Answer: Play in leaves, protect plants and recycle to create humus are three things people do with fall leaves.

Remember

 You do NOT write the question.

 Remove the question word.

 You reflect the question in your answer.  I will recognize the question immediately, if you have done it correctly.

 Include everything from the question in your answer!

More Examples…

 Question: Who wrote the book entitled

White Fang

?

 Answer: Jack London wrote the book entitled

White Fang.

 Question: As a child, what does Brooks assume about the “wasp house”?

 Answer: As a child, Brooks assumed that the “wasp house” was made by humans, just as a birdhouse is.

Don’t Forget!!!!!

 Always capitalize the first word in every sentence!

 Always end your sentences with some form of punctuation, such as a period!

 If a word has an apostrophe, make sure you use it!