What does the first R in TRACER stand for?
Restate the Question
What is text evidence?
Proof from the story or passage.
How might a character feel if they lost their favorite toy?
Sad/upset/disappointed
What is the setting of a story?
Where and when the story takes place
What is dialogue?
A. A picture
B. The setting
C. Characters talking
D. The problem
C. Characters talking
What two things should be included in the Topic Sentence?
Title & Author
Which quote best shows the character was excited?
A. “She yawned quietly.”
B. “He jumped up and smiled.”
C. “They sat silently.”
B. “He jumped up and smiled.”
A character is smiling and jumping up and down. How do they most likely feel?
Excited/happy
Which is the BEST story beginning?
A. “I went outside.”
B. “Crash! The thunder shook my window.”
C. “It was nice.”
B. “Crash! The thunder shook my window.”
Which shows dialogue correctly?
A. "She said hello."
B. “Hello!” she said.
C. "Hello" she said.
D. She, "hello."
B. “Hello!” she said.
What does the C in TRACER stand for?
Cite Evidence
True or False: Text evidence should come from your own opinion.
False
If a character hides behind a chair during a storm, what feeling does this show?
Scared/nervous
What punctuation marks are used around dialogue?
Quotation marks
Why do writers use dialogue?
A. To show what characters say and think
B. To make stories longer
C. To add pictures
D. To end the story
A. To show what characters say and think
Which part of TRACER explains HOW the evidence supports the answer?
Explain Your Thinking
Which sentence is the BEST text evidence to support the idea that Mary felt nervous at the tryouts?
A. “She was excited to play basketball.”
B. “Her hands felt sweaty when her name was called.”
C. “She smiled at the end of the game.”
D. “The basketball court was big and bright.”
B. “Her hands felt sweaty when her name was called.”
What do character actions help readers understand?
Their feelings/thoughts
Name one transition word used in narratives.
Which sentence uses dialogue correctly?
A. “I am ready,” said Mia.
B. “I am ready” Mia said.
C. "I am ready." said Mia"
D. "Mia said I am ready!"
A. “I am ready,” said Mia.
Which TRACER step includes a quote or detail from the text?
Cite Evidence
Why should you include evidence in a reading response?
To prove your answer is correct.
Why is it important to understand character feelings?
It helps readers understand the story better.
What is included in the middle of a story?
A. Ending only
B. Problem and events
C. Title
D. Author
B. Problem and events
Which is BEST dialogue?
A. Go!"
B. "Let’s go he shouted"
C. "He go said"
D. “Let’s go!” he shouted as he ran toward the field.
D. “Let’s go!” he shouted as he ran toward the field.