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Restate the question: "What is your name?
"My name is ..."
What is the meaning of the "A" in the RACE writing strategy?
Answer the question
When you are using words that are not your own, what do you need to put around them?
Quotation marks
What is a safe way to begin your response for "E"?
"This proves ... because ..."
What is the fastest land animal?
A cheetah
What is the meaning of the "R" in the RACE writing strategy?
Restate the question
If the question is, "What is your favorite season?" what would your answer be?
"My favorite season is (insert season here)."
What is a safe way to begin your response for "C"?
"The text says ..."
What is the meaning of the "E" in the RACE writing strategy?
Explain your thinking
What is a long-distance foot race called?
A marathon
What does it mean to restate the question?
To put the question into your own words (as a starter sentence/remove the question words)
Why is it important for your answer to be complete and clear?
So that the reader can understand your thoughts
What is the meaning of the "C" in the RACE writing strategy?
Cite or copy the evidence
What step does the letter "E" represent in the writing strategy we have been discussing? (give me a number)
Step four
What is the name of the famous horse race that takes place in Kentucky every year in May?
The Kentucky Derby
Put the question into your own words: "What is your favorite snack to eat?"
"My favorite snack to eat is ..."
Answer this question: "What animal do you like the most?"
"I like (insert animal here) the most."
Cite a fact about your favorite animal.
(Insert any acceptable fact about a favorite animal here)
EX. "Giraffes use their long necks to eat the leaves high in the trees."
Why is it important to explain the evidence?
It shows how the evidence supports your answer (makes your answer stronger)
The famous "Running of the Rodents," which occurs in Louisville, KY, annually, is run by which animal?
Rats
Why is it important to restate the question in your answer?
It helps make your answer clear
Answer this question: "What is your favorite subject in school?"
"My favorite subject is (insert subject here)."
Why is it important to put quotation marks around words that are not my own?
To give credit to the original writer.
How would you answer part "E" in the following answer?
(R) Polar bears are able to keep warm in the cold Arctic temperatures because (A) they have thick fur. (C) The text says, "They have two layers of fur and a thick layer of blubber to keep them warm in the icy Arctic." (E)
This proves that a polar bear's thick fur keeps it warm in the cold. (A similar response is acceptable)
How fast can a Formula 1 car go in just 2.6 seconds? (0 to ? mph)
60 mph (correct within 20, give or take/ 40-80)