R.A.C.E Breakdown
What Does R Stand for ?
Restate/ Restating the Question
Restate this Question
"Why did the main character run away?"
The main character ran away because
What is evidence ?
Proof from the text
What does Explain mean ?
Tell why the evidence matters/ Explain why your quote supports your answer.
What is missing in this answer ?
"The character is brave"
Text evidence and explanation
Which Part of R.A.C.E Is where you focus on just answering the question?
A - Answer the Question
Restate this question
After reading the story "My Good Morning" what did you learn about the main character?
After reading the story " My Good Morning" i learned that the main character is.....
Which is evidence, and why ?
A- I think he is mean
B- He pushed the boy
B- This says what he did the other only talks about it.
Finish this sentence
Your _____ should _______ your _______.
Quote, Support, Answer
What does this answer need ?
"He is nice because i think so"
Add text evidence
Which part of R.A.C.E is where you include a quote from the text ?
C- Cite Evidence
Restate this Question
What is the main idea of the story ?
The main idea of the story is ...
Why is this weak evidence ?
"He was there"
Too vague not enough detail for it to be consider strong
Why is this weak ?
"This is the reason is chose my quote"
You never said the reason your quote supports your answer.
What does T.D.A stand for ?
Text Dependent Analysis
Which part of R.A.C.E is where you explain WHY your evidence matter ?
E - Explain your reasoning.
Fix this
"Why did the main character scream?"
He was scared that's why
The main character screamed because he was scared
What should every piece of evidence include ?
A quote from the text with specific details
Which is better ?
A- This shows he is mean because he hurts others
B- This is how i know he's mean because
A- This is a direct answer to the question and is based on fact and not what you think but what you can prove.
What must all answers include ?
Text Evidence.
Before you start reading the text, what is the thing we are suppose too look for so we know what to look for in the story.
The QUESTION to the story/TDA
Which is better, and Why ?
A- He ran away because he was scared.
B- When he saw the monster footprints he ran
B- gave detailed information
Which is stronger?
A- "I think he was mad at mom"
B- "He slammed the door and yelled"
B- It shows what he did and not what someone thinks
What happens if you skip explaining?
Your answer is incomplete/weak
What are the 3 things you need to see on an assignment to know if its a TDA ?
Story, question, space to write an essay response