R.
What does the "R" in R.A.C.E. stand for?
Restate/Reword the question into a statement.
What does the "A" in R.A.C.E. represent?
Answer all parts of the question.
What does the "C" in R.A.C.E. stand for?
Citing with text evidence to support your answer.
What does the "E" in R.A.C.E. represent?
Explain/Elaborate your citation
****Triple Jeopardy***
What does the S. R. and T. represent in R.A.C.E.?
S: Sum up your answer
R: Restate your the answer to your question.
t: Transition to the next paragraph
Restate the following question: How would you describe Auggie’s personality?
Auggie’s personality can be described as...
Even though most of her classmates were excited, Dana was very sad. She really enjoyed school and liked seeing her teachers every day. Dana wasn’t looking forward to the next two months.She would be stuck at home looking after her little brothers,while all of her friends were going to cool camps or on fun family vacations. Dana’s parents both worked every day, so it would be up to Dana to entertain her siblings and keep the houseclean. When Dana left school that warm day in June, she was already looking forward to September!
Why was Dana sad? State the R and A in R.A.C.E.
Dana is sad because she is not looking forward to summer vacation.
Why is it important to cite evidence?
to back or support your claim
The explain is the part of RACE where you
A. provide proof
B. add your own thoughts
C. use quotations
D. paraphrase the passage
B. add your own thoughts
What two letters in the RACES writing strategy can be written as one sentence?
R and A
Smoking is very injurious to health. It is harmful both to a smoker and his companion. It affects lungs and causes serious diseases. One of the chief causes of ailment is smoking. It pollutes the environment too. Government should take steps to fine the people smoking at public places. How is smoking harmful? Use the R in RACE.
Smoking is harmful because...
The memoir Breaking Night tells the story of Liz Murray, who had a difficult and traumatic childhood, yet made it into the Ivy League. Her parents were both drug addicts, and she ended up living on the streets after her family life fell apart. She was ridiculed for her shabby clothing and appearance, and started skipping school. She even spent nights sleeping on subway cars to stay warm. After her mother died, Liz became more serious about her studies. Eventually she was able to turn things around, finishing high school and winning a scholarship to Harvard University, one of America’s top colleges.Liz’s story is inspiring, and shows that determined people really can succeed. Herstory was even made into a movie called From Homeless to Harvard.
Why is Liz Murray’s life story inspiring? State the R and A in R.A.C.E.
Liz Murray's life story is inspiring because she made it to the Ivy league despite her difficult childhood.
Evidence taken directly from the text should...
Be placed in quotation marks.
Name a sentence starter for explaining your evidence.
This example shows, this proves that, this shows, this explains
**Double Jeopardy**
RACES is a …
writing strategy
"As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting hues of orange and pink across the sky, Sarah couldn't help but feel a sense of peace wash over her. The gentle rustle of leaves in the evening breeze and the distant chirping of crickets provided a serene backdrop to her thoughts. With each step she took along the winding forest trail, she felt a connection to nature that grounded her in the present moment."
What is R in R.A.C.E.? How is Sarah feeling?
Sarah is feeling peaceful/calmness because...
In Kenya, there is a hotel with extra special guests. This hotel has large windows, and wild giraffes come up to the windows to stick their heads in, looking for peanuts and snacks. Guests love the giraffes for many reasons.They have big eyes, long necks and are the tallest animals in the world. Giraffe Manor was built over a hundred years ago.The building is old, with no electricity in the dining room, and old, leaky plumbing. Guests don’t seem to mind, however, because they are so excited to see the giraffes. Guests have said that interacting with a giraffe can bring a smile to even the grumpiest person’s face. The hotel is so popular that you have to book it a year in advance.
What makes Giraffe Manor unique? State the R and A in R.A.C.E.
Giraffe Manor is unique or stands out due to its remarkable blend of historical charm and close interaction with wild giraffes.
Name a sentence starter for text evidence.
**Can you name three for and extra 100 points?
The author states or says, according to the text, for example, the text says, for instance, on page 22 it says...
During the 1830s, the United States governments kicked more than 60,000 American Indians off of their land and made them march nearly 1,300miles west. This forced relocation is known as the Trail of Tears. In 1803,more land was added to America through the Louisiana Purchase. Many Americans saw this new land as an opportunity to take over Indian territory. This greediness got worse in 1828, when gold was discovered on Indian land. Two years later, Congress passed the Indian Removal Act, which forced Indian tribes to give their land to the US government.During this removal, the Indians were treated terribly. The journey west was tough, and many Indians died from disease, starvation, and exposure to the elements like snow and rain. Over one-third of the Cherokee Indians who were forced on the Trail of Tears ended up dying. Today, the Trail of Tears is regarded as one of the cruelest periods in American history.
How were American Indians treated during the Trail of Tears? State the E in R.A.C.E.
This shows that the government did not take care of the Indians after they made them leave their homes.
Name a sentence starter for S.
In conclusion, in summary, therefore, theses are the reasons
During the 1830s, the United States governments kicked more than 60,000 American Indians off of their land and made them march nearly 1,300miles west. This forced relocation is known as the Trail of Tears. In 1803,more land was added to America through the Louisiana Purchase. Many Americans saw this new land as an opportunity to take over Indian territory. This greediness got worse in 1828, when gold was discovered on Indian land. Two years later, Congress passed the Indian Removal Act, which forced Indian tribes to give their land to the US government.During this removal, the Indians were treated terribly. The journey west was tough, and many Indians died from disease, starvation, and exposure to the elements like snow and rain. Over one-third of the Cherokee Indians who were forced on the Trail of Tears ended up dying. Today, the Trail of Tears is regarded as one of the cruelest periods in American history.
How were American Indians treated during the Trail of Tears? State the R and A in R.A.C.E.
During the Trail of Tears, American Indians were treated very harshly.
What answer correctly follows the R.A.C.E. format?
A. An elephant seal gets its food by diving. In paragraph 2, the text states, “They can easily dive 1,000 to 4,000 feet to hunt for squid, octopus, and fish.” This means that an elephant seal must dive for its food.
B. It gets its food by diving. In paragraph 2, the text states, “They can easily dive 1,000 to 4,000 feet to hunt for squid, octopus, and fish.” This means that an elephant seal must dive for its food.
C.An elephant seal gets its food by diving. “They can easily dive 1,000 to 4,000 feet to hunt for squid, octopus, and fish.” This means that an elephant seal must dive for its food.
D. An elephant seal gets its food by diving. In paragraph 2, the text states, “They can easily dive 1,000 to 4,000 feet to hunt for squid, octopus, and fish.” This means that an elephant seal eats fish.
A. An elephant seal gets its food by diving. In paragraph 2, the text states, “They can easily dive 1,000 to 4,000 feet to hunt for squid, octopus, and fish.” This means that an elephant seal must dive for its food.
Even though most of her classmates were excited, Dana was very sad. She really enjoyed school and liked seeing her teachers every day. Dana wasn’t looking forward to the next two months.She would be stuck at home looking after her little brothers,while all of her friends were going to cool camps or on fun family vacations. Dana’s parents both worked every day, so it would be up to Dana to entertain her siblings and keep the houseclean. When Dana left school that warm day in June, she was already looking forward to September!
Why was Dana sad? State the C in R.A.C.E.
The author states “She would be stuck at home looking after her little brothers, while all of her friends were going to cool camps or on fun family vacations.”
Damien couldn’t believe how loud it was inside this building. He could hardly hear himself think over the yowling of cats and the howling of dogs. His little sister eagerly ran up to each cage and gazed inside, exclaiming about how cute everything was, but Damien was skeptical. He got nervous around big dogs and didn’t like loud noises. He was just about to ask his dad if he could waitin the car when he finally saw an animal that made him smile. It was an old bulldog who was sound asleep, despite how much noise surrounded him. “This one’s perfect for us!” Damien said.
What is Damian's family doing? State the E in R.A.C.E.
This shows that they are at the pet store (or animal shelter) because that is where the animals live before people take them home.
Damien couldn’t believe how loud it was inside this building. He could hardly hear himself think over the yowling of cats and the howling of dogs. His little sister eagerly ran up to each cage and gazed inside, exclaiming about how cute everything was, but Damien was skeptical. He got nervous around big dogs and didn’t like loud noises. He was just about to ask his dad if he could waitin the car when he finally saw an animal that made him smile. It was an old bulldog who was sound asleep, despite how much noise surrounded him. “This one’s perfect for us!” Damien said.
What is Damian's family doing? State the S in R.A.C.E.
In conclusion, Damien’s family is getting
a new pet.