R.A.C.E.S
What is R.A.C.E.S. for?
writing a paragraph
jump
What is a verb?
The sentence that completes the summary and ends explaining why it's important of lesson of the story.
closing sentence
Name two errors that I will -5 for if I see it on your page.
Starting a sentence with a capital letter
no punctuation
How does a platypus keep itself safe? There's more than one, just write one.
Has thick fur
Swims underwater
releases venom
What is C?
orange
adjective
What are the three parts?
Topic Sentence
Key details
Closing sentence
What punctuation mark goes between lists of things?
Commas
270
3 types of transitions for S
analyze
verb
How many key details do you need?
Depends on the length of a text, article, or video
Fix the sentence,
exercising strengthens your mind coach mark said
"Exercising strengthens your mind," Coach Mark said.
Why did the Colonists use violence against the Native Americans?
The prompt for this:
Overall, reading is important because of the benefits it has in the present and future.
Is reading important?
Why is reading important?
jealousy
noun
You can not write a summary about a video game.
False
What's wrong with this sentence?
I wanted to go to the park today it was raining outside so I stayed home and watched a movie and ate too much popcorn and then I fell asleep on the couch and woke up 2 hours later.
run-on sentence
Why is earwax good for your body?
It keeps bacteria out of your ear.
Write what each letter means for R.A.C.E.S.?
R-restate the question
A-Answer the question
C-Cite evidence
E-Explain evidence
S-Summarize
adjective
What is a summary?
recap of the most important parts
What's wrong with this sentence?
"By the time the school year ends next June, our science teacher taught at this academy for twenty years."
"By the time the school year ends next June, our science teacher will have taught at this academy for twenty years."
What was the theme of the store, "Nothing Extraordinary?"
Be grateful for your parents