RACE Writing
Name the step in RACE where you clearly answer the question in a complete sentence.
Answer the Question
Name one thing a strong restate must include from the prompt.
The topic or the task (or key words from the prompt)
Name what you are identifying when you figure out what a nonfiction text is mostly about. (2 words)
Main idea
Name the first step you should take before answering any question.
Read the question carefully
What should you write at the top of your Scratch Paper before your bullet point notes?
Title and genre (fiction/nonfiction)
Name the step in RACE where you include a detail from the text that directly supports your answer.
Cite Evidence
Prompt: “Explain how animals survive in heat.”
What must your restate include to be complete?
The topic (animals survive in heat) AND the task (explain how)
Name what you are identifying when you find the lesson a character learns.
Theme
Name the strategy where you cross out answers you know are wrong.
Process of elimination
What's the best method of taking bullet point notes?
Abbreviate, use symbols, keep it short
Name the step in RACE where you explain how your evidence proves your answer.
Explain
A student writes: “This is about animals.”
Name what is missing from this restate.
The task and full idea, the answer to the question
Name what you are identifying when you find the problem in a story.
If you are unsure, what should you ALWAYS do instead of leaving it blank?
Make your best choice
What should you keep an eye on CONSTANTLY while working?
The clock, how much time left
A student answers the question but gives NO text evidence. Which RACE step is missing?
Cite Evidence
Prompt: “Explain how setting affects the story using evidence.”
Name TWO things your restate must include.
How setting affects the story AND using evidence
What should you label on Nonfiction Scratch paper when you're done reading? It tells what the text is mostly about.
Main idea
Why is it important to reread the question after choosing an answer?
To make sure your answer matches the question
What should I do before doing ANYTHING else, the moment the unit unlocks?
Click through, skim each type of reading AND the writing prompt. Know how many multiple choice questions there are; know how many texts there are
A student includes evidence but does not connect it back to the question.
Which RACE step is missing?
Explain Evidence
Why does a strong restate help you score higher on writing?
It shows you understand the task and sets up a complete answer
"Try your best, even when obstacles arise." What is this an example of?
Theme
What should you do before starting any Part B evidence question?
Re-read your answer for Part A, and identify key words. Know what you're gathering evidence about.
If I haven't gotten to my essay, with how much time left should I pause what I'm doing and start it?
30-40 minutes left.