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School Wide Strategies
The Essay Test-Taking Strategy
R.A.C.E.
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After you read the title of an article, what are you supposed to do before you start reading?
Make a prediction.
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What does the action word "contrast" mean?
To show how two or more things are different.
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What does R.A.C.E. stand for?
Restate the Question Answer the Question Cite Evidence Explain
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What must you do after you finish your AR book?
Take a quiz in the back of the room.
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How do you know what information to highlight in an article?
You look at the open-ended questions before you highlight.
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What doest the action word "critique" mean?
To point out both the good points and bad points of something.
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Please "Restate the Question" below. What does the article indicate about the traditional roles of men and women in Afghan society?
The article indicates that the traditional roles of men and women in Afghan society...
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What do you get graded on when you fill out your daily grade sheet?
On Time Preparation Schema Activator Effort/Work Behavior
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What is the strategy that you use to take notes?
The two-column notes strategy.
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What are the first two steps of the Essay Test-Taking Strategy?
Analyze the Action Words and Note the Requirements.
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What is the purpose of citing evidence?
The purpose of citing evidence is to support your answer.
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Name four of our School Wide Strategies.
Prediction R.A.C.E. Highlighting Symbol Chart Two-Column Notes Reflection
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What is the strategy that you use after you finish reading an article?
Reflection
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What does the action word "justify" mean?
To argue in writing why something is good or bad or writing about the advantages or disadvantages of something.
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Give one word or phrase that can be used to transition between "Answer the Question" and "Cite Evidence."
Some example can be... "According to..." "In paragraph..." "For example..."
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List ten action words that may be seen in an essay question.
Describe List Explain Justify Compare Contrast Summarize Discuss Evaluate Critique