RACE
The R in RACE means this.
What is restate?
How is Tara feeling?
Restate the question
Tara is feeling...
Soon red-hot rock began to pour down its sides. It looked like the sea was on fire. At last the volcano cooled down. It became a new island.
Cite evidence: How did the new island form?
According to the text, "At last the volcano cooled down." Then the island formed.
Cited Evidence: According to the text, "Just as she had hoped, the birds thought the belts in the garden were snakes and so they flew away."
Explain the evidence
This evidence proves that belts in gardens will help keep birds away.
Why did the man raise money for charity?
Restate the question
The man raised money for charity because...
The A in RACE means this.
What is answer completely?
What is the setting of the story?
Restate the question
The setting of the story is...
Lighthouses warn ships that are near land. The first lighthouses were fires. Later, people build towers. The light from their candles could be seen from far away.
Cite Evidence: Why were lighthouses important?
According to the text, "Lighthouses warn ships that are near land."
Cited Evidence: According to the text, "Florida has earned the nickname "Sunshine State."
Explain the Evidence
This evidence proves that Florida's climate is sunny.
What caused the rocket to explode?
Restate the question
The rocket exploded because...
The C in RACE means this.
Why should plastic straws be banned?
Restate the question
Plastic straws should be banned because...
Both the South Pole and the North Pole are very cold places. The South Pole is on the continent of Antarctica. The North Pole is in the middle of the Arctic Ocean, which means there isn't any land, just slabs of ice. People don't make their homes on either pole.
Cite Evidence: Why don't people live on the North and South Poles?
According to the text, " Both the South Pole and the North Pole are very cold places."
Cited Evidence: According to the text, "Too much red in a bedroom can make it hard to sleep."
Explain the Evidence
This evidence proves that red isn't a good color for bedrooms.
How often should the carpet get cleaned?
Restate the question
The carpet should get cleaned...
The E in RACE means this.
What is explain the evidence?
Why is Aidan excited?
Restate the question
Aidan is excited because...
The state of Michigan has two parts. These parts are the Upper Peninsula and the Lower Peninsula. Peninsulas are long arms of land that jut into water.
Cite Evidence: What are the two parts of Michigan?
According to the text, Michigan has two parts called the Upper and the Lower Peninsula.
Or
According to the text, "These parts are the Upper Peninsula and the Lower Peninsula."
Cited Evidence: According to the text, " A village in Malaysia is in a hot jungle with no electricity. The houses are on stilts to keep home cool."
Explain the Evidence
This evidence proves that homes in Malaysia don't have air conditioning and should be on stilts to help cool them.
What is the habitat for a muskrat?
Restate the question
The habitat for a muskrat is...
This strategy helps you clarify the question by restating, and organize your thinking. It helps you have a strong answer with evidence to support it.
Why does the RACE strategy matter?
Do you think students should wear uniforms to school?
Restate the question
No, I do not think students should wear uniforms to school.
or
Yes, I do think students should wear uniforms to school.
Many states have some silly laws. For example, don't whistle underwater in Vermont. You might get put in jail!
Cite Evidence: What could happen if you whistle underwater in Vermont?
According to the text, "You might get put in jail!"
Cited Evidence: According to the text, "Elephants are in danger of dying out because their land is being taken over by people."
Explain the Evidence
This evidence proves that elephants need land to survive.
Do you think students should attend school over the summer?
Restate the question
No, I do not think students should attend school over the summer.
or
Yes, I do think students should attend school over the summer.