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100

Restate the question: "What is your name?

"My name is ..."

100

What is the meaning of the "A" in the RACE writing strategy?

Answer the question

100

When you are using words that are not your own, what do you need to put around them?

Quotation marks

100

What is a safe way to begin your response for "E"?

"This proves ... because ..."

100

What is the fastest land animal?

A cheetah

200

What is the meaning of the "R" in the RACE writing strategy?

Restate the question

200

If the question is, "What is your favorite season?" what would your answer be?

"My favorite season is (insert season here)."

200

What is a safe way to begin your response for "C"?

"The text says ..."

200

What is the meaning of the "E" in the RACE writing strategy?

Explain your thinking

200

What is a long-distance foot race called?

A marathon

300

What does it mean to restate the question?

To put the question into your own words (as a starter sentence/remove the question words)

300

Why is it important for your answer to be complete and clear?

So that the reader can understand your thoughts

300

What is the meaning of the "C" in the RACE writing strategy?

Cite or copy the evidence

300

What step does the letter "E" represent in the writing strategy we have been discussing? (give me a number)

Step four

300

What is the name of the famous horse race that takes place in Kentucky every year in May?

The Kentucky Derby

400

Put the question into your own words: "What is your favorite snack to eat?"

"My favorite snack to eat is ..."

400

Answer this question: "What animal do you like the most?"

"I like (insert animal here) the most."

400

Cite a fact about your favorite animal.

(Insert any acceptable fact about a favorite animal here)


EX. "Giraffes use their long necks to eat the leaves high in the trees."

400

Why is it important to explain the evidence?

It shows how the evidence supports your answer (makes your answer stronger)

400

The famous "Running of the Rodents," which occurs in Louisville, KY, annually, is run by which animal?

Rats

500

Why is it important to restate the question in your answer?

It helps make your answer clear

500

Answer this question: "What is your favorite subject in school?"

"My favorite subject is (insert subject here)."

500

Why is it important to put quotation marks around words that are not my own?

To give credit to the original writer.

500

How would you answer part "E" in the following answer? 

(R) Polar bears are able to keep warm in the cold Arctic temperatures because (A) they have thick fur. (C) The text says, "They have two layers of fur and a thick layer of blubber to keep them warm in the icy Arctic." (E)

This proves that a polar bear's thick fur keeps it warm in the cold. (A similar response is acceptable)

500

How fast can a Formula 1 car go in just 2.6 seconds? (0 to ? mph)

60 mph (correct within 20, give or take/ 40-80)

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