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ECR Genius Toolbox

Tools and templates for mastering Extended Constructed Response.

The comprehensive ECR guide equips students in grades 3–8 with tools and strategies for the Extended Constructed Response item on STAAR.

Download organizers, feedback tools, and classroom visuals that support strong Extended Constructed Responses using the UnTapped Genius structure.

3rd Grade English/Spanish Extended Constructed Response lessons and resources guide next to a teacher notes notepad

Downloadable ECR resources.

ECR "Big I" Writing Organizer

A student-facing organizer with English and Spanish guidance for each component of an Extended Constructed Response.

ECR Peer Learning Walk & Reflection

An observation and reflection tool for learning from peers during ECR writing instruction.

ECR Writing Process Poster

A bilingual English/Spanish classroom visual that reinforces the ECR writing process.

ECR Student Feedback Cards

Ready-to-use feedback cards aligned to specific ECR components for targeted student writing support.

Student ECR Checklist

A student-friendly checklist for reviewing each component of an ECR before submitting a response.

ECR Student Practice Template

A structured practice tool students can use to plan and develop an Extended Constructed Response.

ECR Case Study

A case study resource for examining student ECR performance, instructional needs, and opportunities for growth at a partner campus.

10-Week ECR Road to Success

A suggested instructional progression for building ECR skills and moving students toward increasingly independent writing over 10 weeks.

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