We now have a set of constructed response tasks. You will be asked to write brief essays. You will need to have a few sheets of paper. Here is how you will be judged. Below Basic Basic Proficient Advanced Content The short essays indicate minimal insight about the essential learning topics. The short essays indicate some insight about the essential learning topics. The short essays indicate adequate insight about the essential learning topics. The short essays indicate substantial insight about the essential learning topics. Some conclusions/observations might be considered "profound". Click here for the constructed response items.