What is RACES?
What does the R in RACES stand for?
Restate
Identify the R:
Bullying is a huge problem in schools. One thing students can do is speak out. The text says, “people who speak out are likely to have more empathy.” This shows that it is important to speak out. Bullying is an issue that schools need to continue to work on.
Bullying is a huge problem in schools.
Which letter includes two options: you can add a quote or paraphrase?
C
How would you restate the question, "Why was Michael motivated to get a good grade?"
Michael was motivated to get a good grade because...
This reality show exploded into popularity in 2007 and has since made stars out of its family members, including Kim, Kylie, and Kendall.
Keeping up with the Kardashians
What does the E in RACES stand for?
Explain
Identify the A:
Bullying is a huge problem in schools. One thing students can do is speak out. The text says, “people who speak out are likely to have more empathy.” This shows that it is important to speak out. Bullying is an issue that schools need to continue to work on.
One thing students can do is speak out.
What do you need around a quote?
Quotation Marks
The text states, "90% of water bottles end up in the ocean."
Cite Evidence
This photo-sharing app introduced "Stories" in 2016, a feature quickly adopted by other platforms, allowing users to post photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours.
What do you Cite for the C in RACES?
Text evidence
Identify the E:
Bullying is a huge problem in schools. One thing students can do is speak out. The text says, “people who speak out are likely to have more empathy.” This shows that it is important to speak out. Bullying is an issue that schools need to continue to work on.
This shows that it is important to speak out.
How does citing evidence support your answer in the RACE strategy?
It adds credibility to your response.
This proves that eating only 10g of broccoli per day can help our immune system.
(I made this up, I don't think it's true.)
Explain
Known for her avant-garde style, this singer-songwriter made headlines in 2010 when she wore a dress made entirely of raw meat to the MTV Video Music Awards.
Lady Gaga
What is a sentence starter you could use to explain your evidence? (The “E” in RACES)
This shows
Identify the S:
Bullying is a huge problem in schools. One thing students can do is speak out. The text says, “people who speak out are likely to have more empathy.” This shows that it is important to speak out. Bullying is an issue that schools need to continue to work on.
Bullying is an issue that schools need to continue to work on.
What does it mean to put a direct quote into your own words?
students should follow the dress code.
Answer
In the mid-2010s, this game became a cultural phenomenon, encouraging players to explore real-world locations to catch virtual creatures using augmented reality on their phones.
Pokémon GO!
What does R.A.C.E.S stand for?
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Summarize
Identify the C:
Bullying is a huge problem in schools. One thing students can do is speak out. The text says, “people who speak out are likely to have more empathy.” This shows that it is important to speak out. Bullying is an issue that schools need to continue to work on.
The text says, “people who speak out are likely to have more empathy.”
When you use a direct quote, you must use ____________ and __________ to separate your words from the evidence. (2 answers)
A Comma & Quotation Marks
In conclusion, TikTok is detrimental to children's well-being, due to its explicit content.
Summary
This iconic 1975 song by Queen is over 6 minutes long and features multiple musical styles, including opera, ballad, and hard rock.
Bohemian Rhapsody