R.A.C.E.
What does the "R" in R.A.C.E. stand for?
The R in R.A.C.E. stands for RESTATE THE QUESTION.
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In an informational text, the author's purpose is to:
A: persuade the reader.
B: convince the audience.
C: inform the reader or explore a topic.
D: entertain the masses.
C
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In an informational text, the author's purpose is to inform the reader or explore a topic.
What is a stanza in a poem?
A: A single line in a poem
B: A group of lines that form a unit
C: The overall theme of the poem
D: A type of rhyme scheme
B.
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A stanza is a group of lines that forms a unit.
In an argumentative text, the author's purpose is to:
A: persuade the reader.
B: convince the audience.
C: inform the reader or explore a topic.
D: entertain the masses.
A.
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In an argumentative text, the author's purpose is to persuade the reader to believe or do something.
Find 3 capitalization errors in the sentence below:
my favorite poem is "Mother to Son" by langston hughes.
My, Langston, Hughes should be capitalized.
What does the "A" in R.A.C.E. stand for?
The "A" in R.A.C.E. stands for Answer the question.
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MULTI-SELECT: CHOOSE TWO ANSWERS.
Which of the following are key features of informational texts:
A: Plot Structure
B: Photos and Diagrams
C: A conflict, climax, and resolution
D: Facts, science, and big vocab words
E: A claim or thesis statement
B and D
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Which of the following is an example of a simile?
A: "The wind whispered through the trees."
B: "Her smile was as bright as the sun."
C: "His heart was a stone."
D: "Time crept by like it had nowhere to go."
B.
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
Double points if you can explain why answer D is incorrect.
Fact or Opinion:
"Studies show that students who engage in positive self-talk perform better on tests."
Fact
What is the error in the sentence below:
The defanition of a metaphor is a direct comparison between two things.
Dafanition is spelled wrong.
Double points in you can spell it correctly.
What does the "C" in R.A.C.E. stand for?
The "C" in R.A.C.E. stands for Cite Your Evidence.
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True or False:
Informational texts are fiction.
False.
Informational texts are non-fiction.
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TEXT ENTRY: First, read the sentence, then fill in the blank.
When a poet gives human traits to something non-human, they are using __________.
personification.
Double points if you can give an example of personification.
TEXT ENTRY: First, read the sentence, then fill in the blank.
A strong argumentative text always includes a clear __________, which is the author’s position on the topic.
claim or thesis
What is the error in the sentence below:
The river whispered to the trees as it moved gentely through the valley.
Gentely is spelled wrong.
Double points if you can spell it correctly.
What does the "E" in R.A.C.E. stand for?
The "E" in R.A.C.E. stands for Explain Your Answer.
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TEXT ENTRY: First, read the sentence, then fill in the blank.
"Scientists show over and over again that reading a passage two or more times increases students' comprehension."
One word that means the same thing as "comprehension" in context is _________________.
Understanding or Knowledge
MULTI-SELECT: CHOOSE TWO ANSWERS.
Which of the following sentences contain a metaphor:
A: The students filed into the dining commons like ants.
B: The test was a nightmare!
C: The tea she got from Jessica was fire!
D: The teachers were noisier than a group of grackles.
B and C.
Which of the following is an example of a claim in an argumentative text?
A:"Many people believe school should start later."
B:"School should start later because students need more sleep."
C:"Some students stay up late playing video games."
D: "Research shows that most teens need 8–10 hours of sleep per night."
B is an example of a claim.
TRIPLE POINTS to any team that can successfully explain why answers A, C, or D are not claims.
What is the error in the sentence below:
The poems tone was both mysterious and hopeful.
Poems needs an apostrophe (poem's).
Double points if you can explain why.
ANY TEAM CAN GET POINTS ON THIS QUESTIONS:
With your team, write/type an answer to the following question using R.A.C.E.
You have 90 seconds.
QUESTION: Why are we playing this Jeopardy Review game?
Answers may vary. Award points as long as students include ALL FOUR ELEMENTS of R.A.C.E. in their answer.
R: We are playing this Jeopardy Review game because...
A: ... we take the STAAR Test tomorrow.
C: According to the slide at the start of Connect, that is the purpose of this game.
E: This explains why we are playing this Jeopardy Review game.
Which of the following would provide the BEST evidence for an informational article about student mental health:
A: A speech from a psychology researcher at UT Austin.
B: A survey collected from students at GMMS.
C: The author's opinion.
D: Answers A and B only.
D.
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Answers A and B would provide the best evidence for an informational article on student mental health.
"The tempest roared across the sea,
so wild and unrestrained,
It lashed the shore with ruthless force,
as thunder drums remained."
Using context clues, what does the word tempest mean in the passage above?
The word tempest most likely means "storm."
Which of the following would provide the BEST evidence for an argumentative essay about why schools should have later start times:
A: A newspaper article from 1995 about adult sleeping patterns.
B: A study on teen sleep conducted by Harvard University in 2022.
C: The author's opinion.
D: An informational article about teenage sleep patterns.
E: Answers B and D only.
E: Answers B and D only.
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Answers B and D would provide the best evidence for an argumentative essay on why schools should have later start times.
What is the error in the sentence below:
The teacher asked us to find a personafication example in the poem.
Personafication is spelled wrong.
Double points if you can spell it right.