STM GEO
This imaginary line divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
What is the Equator?
In the RACE writing strategy, this letter reminds you to turn the question into a statement.
What is R — Restate?
Which is better feedback?
A. “This is confusing.”
B. “Explain what you mean by this sentence.”
What is B?
Name one approved color for an STM polo shirt.
What is white, blue, or light blue?
Who is the oldest 8th grader?
GRANT
These imaginary lines measure how far north or south a location is from the Equator.
What are lines of latitude?
In a strong constructed response, this is your direct response or thesis statement.
What is A — Answer?
Instead of simply saying “Add more,” a helpful editor should ask the writer to do this.
What is add an example showing a specific idea?
True or False: Students may wear any jacket or hoodie they want inside the classroom during colder weather.
What is False?
Who are the two best SHIPS of the 8th grade and what are their ship names
CHADDIE - ADDIE AND ANDY
KANDY - KIERA AND ANDY
These imaginary lines measure how far east or west a location is from the Prime Meridian.
What are lines of longitude?
Giving an example, detail, or quotation from the text to support your answer is this part of RACE.
What is C — Cite evidence?
Your partner's introduction is boring. Which feedback would be more helpful?
A. “Your introduction is boring.”
B. “Start with a question, surprising fact, or specific detail.”
What is B?
Which type of footwear is NOT permitted?
A. Sneakers
B. Sandals and slides
C. Sperry shoes
D. School shoes
What is B — sandals and slides?
Which 8th grader mentioned 6-7 in their oratorical last year?
Nathaniel
A location's exact position on Earth, often written using latitude and longitude, is called this.
What is absolute location?
This part of RACE tells the reader why your evidence supports your answer.
What is E — Explain?
A writer makes a claim but does not provide evidence to support it. What type of feedback should a strong peer editor provide?
What is something like:
“Add evidence that directly supports your claim about _____.”
True or False: On a dress-down day, jeans with large rips and tears are acceptable.
What is False?
Which 8th grader got busted cheating last year and was put on a WANTED poster.
Peighton
Atlanta is located at approximately 33.7° N, 84.4° W. The two numbers together are called these.
What are coordinates?
The question asks: “Why was the character nervous about giving the speech?” Which is the best R in a RACE response?
A. The character was nervous.
B. The character was nervous about giving the speech because everyone was watching him.
C. The reason the character was nervous about giving the speech was because everyone was watching him.
D. I think he was nervous.
What is C?
Your partner gives you feedback that says “Good job.” Why is this not the strongest feedback, and what could they say instead?
What is:
It is too vague. A stronger response would identify something specific, such as:
“Your example about _____ makes your argument convincing because _____.”
A student arrives wearing:
An STM polo
Navy uniform pants
An STM-approved sweater
Bright neon hair dye
Proper school shoes
Which part of the dress code is the problem?
What is the hair color/grooming standard?
What is Mr. Madrano's dogs name?
Duke