ECR "Big I" Writing Organizer
A student-facing organizer with English and Spanish guidance for each component of an Extended Constructed Response.


ECR Genius Toolbox
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.

A student-facing organizer with English and Spanish guidance for each component of an Extended Constructed Response.
An observation and reflection tool for learning from peers during ECR writing instruction.
A bilingual English/Spanish classroom visual that reinforces the ECR writing process.
Ready-to-use feedback cards aligned to specific ECR components for targeted student writing support.
A student-friendly checklist for reviewing each component of an ECR before submitting a response.
A structured practice tool students can use to plan and develop an Extended Constructed Response.
A case study resource for examining student ECR performance, instructional needs, and opportunities for growth at a partner campus.
A suggested instructional progression for building ECR skills and moving students toward increasingly independent writing over 10 weeks.
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