The Answer Sandwich

We use a strategy called The Answer Sandwich to help students do a thorough job of answering questions in class.  We have been practicing using The Answer Sandwich when the kids answer questions related to their weekly reading story.  However, The Answer Sandwich can be used across all subject areas.  Please take a look and ask your child how it works.

The Answer Sandwich

1.       Restate the question and write the simple answer.

2.      Provide at least 2 pieces of evidence to support your simple answer.

·       To begin with                  

·       Then

·       Next

·       For example

·       For instance

·       Furthermore

·       However

·       Finally

·       As a result of

·       Therefore

·       Consequently

·       Additionally

·       Another example is

·       Also

3.     Refer to the question again for a concluding statement.  Bring it all together at the end using your simple answer from number 1. 

·       That is how

·       That is why

·       As a result

·       For this reason

·       Therefore

·       In conclusion