Writing an Essay
Narrative Essay
Informational Essay
Grammar
RACE Strategy
100

What is revising a paper? 

To make it better, add more details and use  better words. 

100

What is the conflict in the story?

The problem in the story. 

100

What are the parts of an informational essay?

Introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. 

100

What is wrong with this sentence?

In the musical Wicked, you can see that Elphaba was actually really nice but she was treated badly and all she wanted was a friend and the others were so mean to her because she looked different to them. 

Run-on sentence

100

What is the first step in the RACES process? (The R)

Restate the question

200

What is the purpose of a hook? 

To get the readers' attention and get them interested in reading the essay. 


200

What is the climax of a story? 

The point in the story with the most conflict. 

200

What is the thesis statement? 

It states what you are going to discuss in your essay. 

200

 What is wrong with this sentence?

We had potato chips Cheetos Doritos and Takis at our chips party.  

It is missing the commas between the items listed. 

200

What is the second step in the RACES process? (A)

Answer the question. 

300

When proofreading, what mistakes should you look for to correct? 

grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization

300

Who are the protagonist and antagonist of a story?

The protagonist is the good guy and the antagonist is the bad guy. 

300

What do you need to do after you cite evidence?

You need to explain your cited evidence. 

300

What needs to be capitalized in the following sentence?

my brother and i saw the statue of liberty in new york city. 

My, I, Statue, Liberty, New, York, City

300

What is the third step of the RACES process? (C)

Cite evidence from the text.

400

What tools are in Word that can help you in writing your essay?

Grammar check, spelling check, and dictation. 

400

What needs to be in the exposition of the story?

It introduces the characters, setting, and the conflict.

400

What are the parts of the conclusion paragraph?

Restate the thesis statement, main points of the essay, and conclusion statement

400

Punctuate the following sentence correctly. 

She advised you need to be careful or you will to fall. 

She advised, "You need to be careful or you will fall."

400

What is the 4th step in the RACES process? (E)

Explain your cited evidence. 

500

What are the steps of the writing process? 

prewriting, drafting, revising, proofreading, and publishing

500

What are the 5 parts of a narrative story? 

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

500

What are the parts of an introduction paragraph? 

Hook, background information, and thesis statement

500

What is wrong with this paragraph?

Children around the world work hard for a living. These kids lived in several different countries, but mostly worked for the same reasons. They are working to help their families. Some are forced to work, while some worked willingly.

The verbs are not consistent. They change back and forth from the past to the present tense. 

500

What is the last step of the RACES process? (S)

Summarize what you said and conclude your paragraph.