We want our students to think critically about what they read and how they write, and in order to accomplish this, we have to move beyond the acronym only approaches to teaching evidence-based writing. In my workshop, Strengthening Constructed Response, we get clear about exactly what skills students need to demonstrate by examining models and rubrics. We also dive into mini-lessons that increase students' connections and context in their writing (which strengthens ideas!)This 90 minute, recorde