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What does the "R" in RACE stand for?
Restate!
When constructing a response you should always start by restating the question.
What does the "A" stand for?
Answer!
After restating the question you will answer the prompt.
What does the "C" stand for?
Cite!
Always cite from the text where you got your information from.
What does the "E" stand for?
Explain!
In addition to the evidence you've cited from the prompt, you will need to supply your own reasoning for why you think your answer is correct.
How would you restate this question?
What color is the sky?
The color of the sky is...
What color is the sky?
The color of the sky is blue.
Many schools are integrating gardening into their curriculum. Does gardening really benefit the students? Having a connection with nature is very important. Students will become aware of the water cycle, energy cycle, the food chain, and appreciate nature more. It also allows students to be held accountable for taking care of the garden. Research has proven that students who participate in school gardening score higher on standardized science assessments. Students will also learn about nutrition and the importance of healthy eating. Kids are more likely to try vegetables and fruit that they have grown themselves.
Find evidence in the text to answer this question: According to the text, Should schools integrate gardening in the curriculum?
Possible Answers:
1. Students will become aware of the water cycle, energy cycle, the food chain, and appreciate nature more.
2. It also allows students to be held accountable for taking care of the garden.
3. Research has proven that students who participate in school gardening score higher on standardized science assessments.
4. Students will also learn about nutrition and the importance of healthy eating.
Ever wonder why the sky is blue? Sunlight reaches the Earth's atmosphere and is scattered in all directions by the gases and particles in the air. Blue light is scattered more than the others because it travels as shorter, smaller waves. Sometimes the sky can turn different colors. When the sun is low to the sky, the light has to travel a longer distance through the Earth's atmosphere so we don't see the blue light and instead we see red, orange, and sometimes pink or purple light.
Use all parts of R.A.C.E to answer the question:
Why is the sky blue?
Example of a response:
The sky is blue because (restated the question) of the way light travels through the atmosphere (answered the question). According to the story, "Blue light is scattered more than the others because it travels as shorter, smaller waves." (Cited evidence). This means that we see a blue sky most often because blue light moves quicker through the atmosphere. (explained).
How would you restate this question?
Dolphins are known to be one of the smartest animals on earth. Scientists say they are about as smart as a three year old human. Because of this, many dolphins are held in captivity to preform tricks and entertain audiences. Due to their intelligence, scientists have discovered that dolphins are also emotionally intelligent and living in captivity in places such as zoos can cause them to feel stress and sadness that may lead to physicals health issues. What is an issue facing dolphins in captivity?
One issue facing dolphins in captivity is...
Dentists say that we should brush our teeth twice a day and floss. Is this really important? If you don’t brush or floss your teeth daily, you are putting yourself at risk for cavities, gingivitis, and gum disease. When you eat, pieces of food get trapped between your teeth. If that food isn’t removed, it can cause damage, like cavities, holes in your teeth. Sugary snacks and drinks cause damage to your teeth. Gingivitis is a gum disease that causes irritation, redness and swelling of your gums. If not treated, gingivitis can lead to a much more serious gum disease called periodontitis, as well as tooth loss. Remember to brush and floss your to teeth save them for as long as you can.
According to the text, Why is it important to have good dental hygiene?
According to the text, it is important to have good dental health because, if you don’t brush or floss your teeth daily, you are putting yourself at risk for cavities, gingivitis, and gum disease.
Do self-driving cars cause more harm than humans driving cars? This is a debate that has many concerns. People who are for selfdriving cars argue that robots don’t get distracted. Many car accidents are due to drivers being distracted, texting, or putting on makeup. Also, humans may fall asleep at the wheel. This will not be a concern if the car is self-driving. Now, on the other hand, many jobs would be lost as a result of these cars. Uber and taxi drivers would not be needed to drive people to their locations. We all know that technology isn’t reliable, so there will most likely still be car accidents. If there are self-driving cars, will the driving license requirements change? There are so many concerns about self-driving cars. Will we see more self-driving cars on the road soon?
Find evidence in the text to support your answer to this question: According to the text should self-driving cars be allowed on the road?
Possible Answers:
1. Yes, because it says in the text that "people who are for selfdriving cars argue that robots do not get distracted."
2. Yes, because "humans may fall asleep at the wheel. This will not be a concern if the car is self-driving."
3. No, because according to the text, "many jobs would be lost as a result of these cars."
4. No, because according to the text, "We all know that technology isn't reliable."
Do you believe in aliens? When people talk about "aliens", what they mean are living things that make their homes on a planet other than Earth. So... do aliens exist? Well, we don't know for sure. But we do know that, so far scientists haven't found any living thing on another planet! So why haven't we found aliens walking around on Mars, or even the moon? Well that has to do with the second part of Parth's questions, where else in space might we find living things? Earth, unlike other planets in our solar system, has three very important things that make it possible for living things to...well, live! The first is water, and then oxygen, and lastly we can grow food! No other planets that we know of have very much of any of those three things. For example, Mars has some water on it, though most of it is ice, and not liquid water. But we haven't discovered all the planets, who knows what might be out there.
Use your knowledge of R.A.C.E to answer this question:
Are aliens real?
The correct answer should
1. Restate the question: Aliens might be real because...
2. Answer the question: ...because scientists have yet to find them, but it is possible for life to exist on other planets. However, we have yet to find a planet with the three important things for life.
3. Cite evidence: According to the story, the three important things for living things are "water, oxygen, and the ability to grow food."
4. Explain: Other planets, such as mars, have very little water, and what it does have is frozen! Because of these reasons we have yet to find aliens, but we also haven't discovered all of space and they may still be out there!
What is the correct way to restate this question?
Jessica went to the store on Tuesday. She noticed all her favorite fruits and vegetables had gone up in price. She left the store and decided she'd grow her own fruit and veggies from now on! Do you agree with Jessica's choice? Use examples from your own life to support your answer.
I (agree/disagree) with Jessica's choice because...
Archaeologists started a project in England named the Culver Project. The purpose of the project was to excavate an area in a town called Lewes. Back when Rome had taken over parts of England, 2,000 years ago, the Roman Road had gone straight through Lewes and into London. The archaeologist's job was to uncover the Roman Road. Three weeks into digging they found it! It was under five feet of dirt and when they unveiled it, they discovered it was made of beautifully colored river stones. The road looked like a rainbow!
According to the text, how many years ago did the Roman's occupy England and where did the Roman road start and end.
According to the text, Romans occupied England 2,000 years ago. The Roman road started in Lewes and went all the way to London!
People who are in need of a prosthetic arm or leg may be able to afford them, thanks to 3D scanners and printers. A prosthetic arm can cost $1,000 just for the materials alone, but with a 3D scanner and printer, the cost of materials can be just around $4. A 3D printer may cost $1,000- $3,000. This cost is very reasonable compared to the cost of the facility that is needed to create traditional prosthetic limbs and can cost up to $50,000. They are only built to withstand three to five years before a replacement is needed due to wear and tear. Thanks to the 3D printer, many people are able to live a happier and more mobile life.
Find evidence in the story to support your answer:
How has the 3D printer changed the future of prosthetic limbs?
Possible Answers:
1. "A prosthetic arm can cost $1,000 just for the materials alone, but with a 3D scanner and printer, the cost of materials can be just around $4."
2. "A 3D printer may cost $1,000- $3,000. This cost is very reasonable compared to the cost of the facility that is needed to create traditional prosthetic arms or legs..."
Jackie hopped out of the car and ran up to her grandparents, who were waiting at the front door of the farmhouse. She was spending the day at the farm while her parents went to a wedding. She waved goodbye and wondered what interesting things she'd get to see. Grandma Holland raised an eyebrow. "Arthur, why don't you take Jackie out to the dinosaur graveyard?"
"Dinosaur graveyard?" Said Jackie. "Cool!"
Grandpa laughed. "It's been my favorite part of the farm ever since I was a young boy. My grandfather used to let me play there while he worked."
"You played in a graveyard?" Jackie pictured her grandfather running around a bunch of tombstones. But wait, dinosaurs didn't get tombstones. That couldn't be right. Maybe there were dinosaur bones discovered on the farm!
They drove the tractor to a field at the back of the farm. The grass at the edge of the field was taller than Jackie. A neck and head peeked over the grass.
"Whoa! Is that a real dinosaur?"
Grandpa laughed again. "It was to me." Jackie pushed through the tall grass and saw a bunch of weird looking machines. Each one looked a little bit like a dinosaur. A few had long necks just like a Brachiosaurus.
Use your knowledge of R.A.C.E to answer this question:
Based on the story, does Jackie have a good relationship with her grandparents?
Correct response should include:
1. Restates the question
2. Answers the question
3. Cites evidence
4. Explains in further detail