What is Informational Writing?
True or False?
Writing an essay on whether you believe Twix is the best candy is informational writing.
False
What does the R in RACES stand for?
Restate
Identify the R:
Bullying is a huge problem in schools. One thing students can do is speak out. The text says, “people who speak out are likely to have more empathy.” This shows that it is important to speak out. Bullying is an issue that schools need to continue to work on.
Bullying is a huge problem in schools.
What is the first paragraph of every informational essay called?
The introduction
What does the E in RACES stand for?
Explain
Identify the A:
Bullying is a huge problem in schools. One thing students can do is speak out. The text says, “people who speak out are likely to have more empathy.” This shows that it is important to speak out. Bullying is an issue that schools need to continue to work on.
One thing students can do is speak out.
What is the last paragraph of every informational essay called?
The conclusion
What do you Cite for the C in RACES?
Text evidence
Identify the E:
Bullying is a huge problem in schools. One thing students can do is speak out. The text says, “people who speak out are likely to have more empathy.” This shows that it is important to speak out. Bullying is an issue that schools need to continue to work on.
This shows that it is important to speak out.
A RACE Paragraph is what type of paragraph in an informational essay?
A body paragraph
What is a sentence starter you could use to explain your evidence? (The “E” in RACES)
This shows
Identify the S:
Bullying is a huge problem in schools. One thing students can do is speak out. The text says, “people who speak out are likely to have more empathy.” This shows that it is important to speak out. Bullying is an issue that schools need to continue to work on.
Bullying is an issue that schools need to continue to work on.
What is another name for Informational Writing?
Expository or Explanatory Writing
What does R.A.C.E.S stand for?
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Summarize
Identify the C:
Bullying is a huge problem in schools. One thing students can do is speak out. The text says, “people who speak out are likely to have more empathy.” This shows that it is important to speak out. Bullying is an issue that schools need to continue to work on.
The text says, “people who speak out are likely to have more empathy.”