R
What does the R stand for in R.A.C.E.?
Restate the question
What does the A stand for in R.A.C.E.?
Answer the question
What does the C in R.A.C.E. stand for?
Cite your evidence
What does the E stand for in R.A.C.E.?
Explain your evidence
What is my favorite animal?
Cow or Otter
When restating a question, what happens to the question words?
You drop them.
Restate and Answer the following question:
What is your favorite color?
My favorite color is ________.
Name one way to begin your sentence for citing evidence.
Determined by Ms. Irmen
True or False:
Your explanation should restate/summarize your evidence.
False
What is my favorite color?
Yellow, Green, & Lavender
Restate the Question:
What color is the sky?
The sky is...
Restate and Answer the following question:
What does our WEST acronym stand for?
Our WEST acronym stands for
We are responsible
Everyone on task
Safe at all times
Treat others with respect
What type of evidence should you include in your response?
Evidence directly from the source (text, video, audio)
What is the purpose of your explanation?
To connect the evidence to your answer.
Who is my favorite student?
All of You!
What other step is typically combined with restating the question?
Answering the question
Restate and Answer the following question:
What fast food restaurant is known for their golden arches?
The fast food restaurant known for their golden arches is McDonalds.
Why is citing evidence important for written responses?
To prove your answer is correct and make a stronger argument
Name one way you can begin your explanation sentence.
Determined by Teacher.
What is one thing that frustrates Ms. Irmen?
Teacher Accepted Response
Restate this question:
Compare and contrast the characters Mickey & Minnie
Mickey is ______, while Minnie is _________.
Both characters __________.
Why should you include your answer right after restating the question?
To directly answer the question that is being asked.
How can you avoid plagiarism when citing evidence?
Use quotations and include where you found the information
Paraphrase what the source said in your own words
Why should your explanation include details and not just a restatement of your evidence?
To make your argument more convincing and show a deeper understanding.
What is my favorite thing about being a teacher?
Helping students grow as a scholar and a person.