RACE
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Explain what RACE stands for.
Restate
Answer
Cite
Explain
Explain the first thing you should do when you approach a new story.
Go to questions and mark them up.
This is the message or lesson the author wants us to learn.
What is theme?
What did Bentley love in the story you read recently?
Snowflakes
What are the dates of the ELA STATE TEST?
April 22 and 23
How many details do you need for a short response to get full credit?
2 details that MAKE SENSE
Why is it important to read the little blurb above the title?
It can give You information about the character, setting or other important information that will help you as a reader.
This is what the text is mostly about.
Extra Credit: 100 points What was Claire for Halloween?
What is main idea?
** A witch
What did Yuri and his 2 sons find and why was it so unique?
Frozen mammoth that looked like it died yesterday.
Name the 3 different types of questions on a ELA test
multiple choice, short answer, and extended response
Give at least 3 different phrases a student can give to provide details from the text.
According to the text…
In paragraph…
The authors states….
One detail…
Another detail…..
Name 3 things you can do when answering multiple choice questions.
Extra 100 points: How did Claire fracture her foot?
Process of Elimination
Go back to the text
Read all choices
Any other valid response
***** Jumped off the couch
This is the person telling the story.
What is narrator ?
What did the Sun do for the Raindrops in the poem we read?
Extra 100 Points: What is the saying on front of the 5th grade tshirts?
Gave them new white dresses
**Forest Avenue Elementary School
The Final Chapter
Name at least 3 different motivational sayings that we colored yesterday.
Test? Piece of Cake
You are one smart cookie.
You're one sharp student
You’re going to rock this test
It’s your time to shine
Blow away the test
Give at least 3 things a student Should do when answering an extended response
Extra credit: Name at least 3 first names of characters from Home of the Brave 100 points
Answering ALL the bullets
Provide details from BOTH stories
Take notes to help answer questions
Use the RACE strategy for all the bullets
Reread their answer
** Lual, Ganwar, Hannah, Dave
Name 3 things you should do while reading the text.
Jot down notes
Predict
Re-read if you’re not fully understanding
highlight important vocab or paragraphs
Any other valid response.
Explain what is the author’s point of view.
Extra Points:: 100 What are paragraphs in poems called?
Through the author’s eyes or what they think of something.
** Stanzas
In the story “Scrap and a Robe” what was Sali working hard for?
Extra 100 Points: What classroom did Mrs. McNeely use to each 5th grade in?
A piece of cloth to make something for herself and her doll.
** Ms. Craig’s class.
What are the 2 clothing themes for the state test?
Wear BRIGHT colors because you are BRIGHT.
ROCK out your sweats because you’re going to ROCK this test.
What part of RACE is this student missing in the following response?
Paragraphs 12-14 shows that the main character is shy. According to the text “I wanted the teacher to help but I was too embarssed to ask for it.” Another detail is “ the broken glass almost cut me.” This shows how the character is show in the story.
Missing a detail.. The second detail does not support that the character is shy.
Explain why it is important to mark up questions and mark up the story.
Marking up questions prepares you for the story. Helps you understand what you need to look for.
Marking up the story forces you to STOP and think of the text.
If you’re not understanding the text you NEED to reread it.
This is the feeling the story gives off.
What is mood?
In the story ”Lobsterman” what did Larry do with the first 3 lobsters he caught since they were special to him?
Have them for supper
What does NYS ELA stand for?
New York State English Language Arts