Short responses can be small but mighty—when students know how to build them. In this session, explore the Guided Short Response strategy, a step-by-step approach to help students craft clear, complete, and content-rich paragraph responses. You’ll gain ready-to-use tools and scaffolds that break down the writing process, making it more accessible for all learners—including English language learners and students with special needs. Walk away with strategies to boost confidence, meet rubric expectations, and support diverse learners in expressing what they know.