MAIN IDEA
What is a "MAIN IDEA"
What the text is mainly about / What the author wants you to learn from the text
What is a supporting detail?
Supporting details are details that tell you more about the main idea.
Restate the following question: What flavor of ice cream is your favorite and why?
My favorite flavor of ice cream is ___________ because...
What type of punctuation marks do you need to use when citing from the text?
quotation marks
Why do you need to use a connection in your RACE response? How does it help your answer?
A connection shows that you can relate to the information that you are talking about and it provides more details to support your opinion.
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagra River about halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagara Falls is on the American and Canadian border and citizens from both countries admire it's beauty. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high. It was recently recognized as one of the most beautiful sights in North America.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America.
Kangaroos can protect themselves in many ways. For example, if a kangaroo senses danger, they will bang their tail on the ground to warn the others. They can also punch and kick. This is how Kangaroos protiect themselves.
What is one supporting detail?
- For example, if a kangaroo senses danger, they will bang their tail on the ground to warn the others.
- They can also punch and kick.
Restate the following question: Do you agree or disagree with the law that bans people from texting while driving? Explain why or why not.
I agree/disagree with the law that bans people from texting while driving because...
Give an example of a way to begin your sentence before citing from the text.
"In paragraph 4 the author states..." "In the text, the author states..."
What should you do if you are stuck when trying to think of a connection to the text?
make one up!
Kangaroos are herbivores. That means that they only eat plants, such as grasses, leaves and roots.They only like grass that is green and close to the ground. They do not eat meat.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Kangaroos are herbivores that eat grass, leaves, and roots.
Kangaroos are strange looking animals. They have small front legs and huge hind legs with great big feet. Some kangaroos act as guards to protect the mob.
What is the supporting detail in the paragraph?
They have small front legs and huge hind legs with great big feet.
(because this detail supports the main idea that they are strange looking animals)
Is there only one way to restate a question? Explain why or why not.
There can be more than one way to restate the question as long as you include all parts of the original question in your answer.
After you cite from the text, what should your next sentence be about?
Explain the information that you cited in your own words and how it is related to your answer.
Name the THREE types of connections that you can use.
Text to text -Text to self -Text to world
The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year. It is located on an island in New York Harbor, but people travel from all around the world to see it. Every year thousands of tourist arrive in NYC to see it. Due to its global appreciation, it has become a universal symbol of freedom.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
The statue of liberty is a visited by people from all around the world since it has become an international symbol of freedom.
Kangaroos are mostly night time creatures. Kangaroos have a long powerful tail.They sleep during the day under a shady tree or bush.
What is the supporting detail in the paragraph?
They sleep during the day under a shady tree or bush.
(because this detail supports the main idea that they are night time animals)
When you are writing your answer using RACE, where should you restate the question? (In which sentence of your answer?)
What is the first sentence of your answer should contain your restatement of the question.
You are writing a response about how you disagree with students being required to wear school uniforms. Give an example of a piece of information you might cite from a text to support (give evidence for) your opinion. (you must use appropriate format for citing from the text)
Answers vary- In the text the author states, "students who wear school uniforms do not have the chance to express their individuality through their clothing."
Give an example of a sentence starter to lead into your connection.
Therefore...
So...
This evidence clearly shows that...
This suggests...
This demonstrates...
This example proves that...
For these reasons...
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods and supplies in the mid 1800's.The 363 mile canal connected Albany, New York to Lake Erie in Buffalo for the first time. When the canal opened in 1825, building supplies and goods could be transported quickly and cheaply across New York State.Canal boats pulled by mules carried people and supplies the 363 miles.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods and supplies in the mid 1800's.
Kangaroos usually have only one baby at a time. Kangaroo babies are called joeys. Kangaroos eat grass and leaves.
What is the supporting detail?
Kangaroo babies are called joeys.
Restate the question: - Do you think it is fair for the legal driving age to be changed to 18 years old? Explain why or why not. - If you were able to drive at your current age, do you think kids would be responsible? Explain.
I think that it is/is not fair for the legal driving age to be changed to 18 years old because... - If I were able to drive at my current age, I do/do not think kids would be responsible because...
Why is it important to Cite from the text in your response? Give at least TWO reasons.
answers vary. - Supports your opinion with evidence - Shows that your opinion is knowledgeable - Facts help to prove a point - Provides more details - Using evidence shows that you are more serious about your response
EXPLAIN how this following evidence connects to the answer:
PB&J is the best lunch sandwich. It is sweet and salty. It is cheap to make. And, it is easy to make at home. ____________.
Therefore...
So...
This evidence clearly shows that...
This suggests...
This demonstrates...
This example proves that...
For these reasons...
PB&J's are the greatest homemade sandwich.