Addition
Multiplication
Subtraction
RACERS
Signposts
100

1.23 + 8

9.23

100

0.07 x 4

0.28

100

2.34 - 1

1.34

100

What does the first "R" stand for in RACERS?

Restate

100

What does AA stand for?

Again and Again

200

62.11 + 48.6

110.71

200

0.23 x 6

1.38

200

18.81 - 12.0

6.81

200

What does the second "R" stand for in RACERS? (r_____ and r_______)

Re-read and Revise

200

What does CC stand for?

Contrasts and Contradictions 

300

19.61 + 2.08 =

21.69

300

3.75 x 80.1

300.375

300

2.3 - 0.04

2.26

300

What does the "E" stand for in RACERS. (e____, e______, and e_____)

Explain, Extend, and Elaborate

300
Give an example of a Tough Question Signpost.

Answers may vary...

In White Bird, Sara asks her father "Why does everyone hate Jews"


400

5.68 + 4.23 + 0.09

10

400

8.2 x 6.05

49.61

400

5,101 - 13.97

5,087.03

400

What are TWO ways to begin a sentence when you are citing evidence?

Options:

On page___ it says...

For example...

In the text, it says

The author states...

400

Give an example of an AHA moment.

Student answers may vary.

500

110.27 + 9.04 + 0.9 + 32.021

152.231

500

14.2 x 12.18

172.956

500

6,098 - 19.108 - 3.95

6,074.942

500

Give an example of how you would Restate and Answer the prompt "What is the major theme in this book?" for the book Because of Mr. Terupt.

In the book Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea the main theme in the story is empathy. I think this because the story involves a 5th grade class who learns to care about each other's feelings throughout the book. 

500

Name all 5 Signpost types. 

AHA, AA, TQ, WW, CC

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