RACE Method
What does R in Race stand for?
Restate the Question
Who is the main character of the story?
Bruno
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
What are the three elements of setting?
Time, Location, Environment
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Describe the friendship between Bruno and Schmuel?
Bruno and Shmuel develop a friendship despite the fence separating them, showing innocence and the impact of war on children.
Name the three main parts of an essay.
Introduction, Body, and Conclusion
How can setting influence a character's actions?
Setting can shape a character’s motivations, behaviors, and interactions with others.
This movie franchise, based on a series of young adult novels features Katniss as its protagonist.
The Hunger Games.
What is the importance of using the RACE Method?
The importance is so that we can answer questions fully and not paraphrase.
What does the striped pajamas symbolize in the story?
The striped pajamas symbolize the dehumanization of prisoners and the innocence of childhood.
What is a topic sentence, and why is it important?
A topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph and helps organize the essay.
What is the setting in the Boy in the stripped pajamas?
The setting is dark, gloomy, and depressing.
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Is RACE being used in this sentence. "Bruno was reluctant to leave Berlin because he had so many friends that he would miss. One of his best friends he knew he would never see again. This had an effect on his mood throughout the story.
Yes
What is the setting of the story?
The story is set during World War II in Germany or Auschwitz
What type of sentences help connect ideas with sources with cited?
Transition Sentences
Auschiwtz Germany relates to what part of the setting?
Location
This blockbuster movie became the highest-grossing film of all time, directed by James Cameron and set on planet Pandora.
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Answer this question using the RACE Method. Why is it important to show up to class on time?
It is important to show up to class on time because.... (answers will vary)
What is Brunos dad title and how do we know?
Commadant and his fellow soldiers addressing him in such a manor plus his military uniform.
Claim, argument, and reasons.
Determine the setting based on the description. All around I could see shoppers losing their mind, as the chaos of the aisles intensified. The employees in their red shirts with bullseye and khaki pants could not control the mass hysteria as black Friday had just come upon us!
Target.
This artist broke records in 2023 with the Renaissance World Tour, celebrated for its fusion of disco, house, and R&B influences.
Beyonce.