Restate the Question
What does it mean to restate a question?
To restate a question means to say it again in a different way, using some of the words from the question to start your answer.
What does it mean to answer the question in writing?
It means to clearly say what you think or know about the question.
What does it mean to "cite evidence" in your answer?
To cite evidence means to give an example or detail from a book or text that proves your answer is correct.
What does "explain your answer" mean?
It means to tell more about why your answer and evidence are important.
What are the four steps of the R.A.C.E. strategy?
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain.
Why should you restate the question in your writing?
Restating the question helps make sure the reader knows what you're writing about.
What is a good way to start your answer?
A good way to start is by using words from the question to form a complete sentence.
Why is citing evidence important?
It shows that your answer is based on facts, not just your opinion.
Why do we need to explain how our evidence fits our answer?
So the reader understands how the evidence supports what we are saying.
What should your writing have when you use the R.A.C.E. strategy?
It should have a restated question, a clear answer, evidence, and an explanation.
Restate this question: "Why are bees important to nature?"
"Bees are important to nature because..."
Answer the question: "What is your favorite book and why?"
My favorite book is... because..."
What is a good phrase to use when you are citing evidence?
"The text says..." or "In the book, it says..."
Explain why using more than one piece of evidence can be helpful.
Using more than one piece of evidence can make your answer stronger and more convincing.
Combine these: Restate: "The main character is brave." Answer: "He helps others." Cite: "He climbed a tree to save a cat." Explain: "This shows he is not afraid to take action."
"The main character is brave because he helps others. For example, he climbed a tree to save a cat. This shows he is not afraid to take action."
How can you restate a yes or no question to make it a full sentence? Example: "Is reading important?"
"Reading is important because..."
How can you make your answer clear and easy to understand?
Use simple words and be specific about what you mean.
Cite evidence for the question: "Why is it good to eat vegetables?"
"The article says eating vegetables gives us important vitamins."
Explain the answer to this question: "Why is teamwork important?"
"Teamwork is important because it helps people work together and solve problems better."
How can you make your R.A.C.E. response even better?
By checking for good details, making sure the evidence matches the answer, and explaining clearly.
Restate the question: "What do plants need to grow?"
"Plants need certain things to grow, like..."
Why is it important to answer the whole question?
It is important to answer the whole question so the reader understands exactly what you are talking about.
How do you know if your evidence is good?
Good evidence is clear, supports your answer, and comes from a reliable source like a book or article.
Explain this evidence: "Dogs often stay by their owners' side."
"This shows that dogs are loyal and care about their owners."
Write a complete R.A.C.E. response for this question: "Why do we need rules?"
"We need rules to keep everyone safe and fair. For example, the text says rules help people know what to do. This shows that rules help make places like schools and parks better for everyone."