Nouns: Common & Proper
Is the capitalized word common or proper? "We took a trip to the city."
Common
What is the adjective in this sentence? "The fluffy rabbit hopped away."
fluffy
Fix the capitalization error: "my best friend moved to Texas."
My best friend moved to Texas. (Capitalize "My")
What does the R in the R.A.C.E. writing strategy stand for?
Restate (the question)
What is the definition of a text's "Central Idea"?
What the text is mainly or mostly about.
Identify the proper noun in this sentence: "My favorite author is Rick Riordan."
Rick Riordan
Identify the two adjectives in this sentence: "The tall boy wore a red hat."
tall, red
Fix the capitalization error: "We have practice every monday afternoon."
We have practice every Monday afternoon. (Capitalize "Monday")
What does the A in R.A.C.E. stand for?
Answer (the question)
Where in a paragraph can you often find a clue to the central idea?
In the first sentence (topic sentence) or the last sentence.
Rewrite this sentence so the proper noun is correctly capitalized: "We are going to disney world for vacation."
We are going to Disney World for vacation.
Which word is the adjective and which noun does it describe? "Cold rain fell from the sky."
"Cold" is the adjective; it describes "rain."
Fix all errors in this sentence: "i love eating italian food on fridays."
I love eating Italian food on Fridays.
What does the C in R.A.C.E. stand for, and what is one example sentence starter for it?
Cite (evidence); example starters include "The text states," "According to the author," or "On page X..."
What is the central idea of this passage? "Honeybees are essential to nature. They pollinate flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Without bees, many plants could not grow food."
Honeybees are important/essential to nature and food growth.
Find all the nouns in this sentence: " The dog barked at the mailman in October."
dog, mailman, October
Find the article (a special type of adjective) in this sentence: "An apple fell off the tree."
An (or "the")
Which word should NOT be capitalized? "My Uncle and I went to see Movie stars in Hollywood."
Movie (or "Uncle" unless followed by a name)
What does the E in R.A.C.E. stand for?
Explain (your evidence / how it supports your answer)
True or False: Supporting details are the same thing as the central idea.
False (supporting details give facts or proof to explain the central idea).
Change the common noun in this sentence to a proper noun: "We went to the store to buy groceries." (Give an example of a valid answer)
We went to Target (or any specific store name) to buy groceries.
Identify all three adjectives in this sentence: "Three noisy parrots flew over the tropical island."
Three, noisy, tropical
Rewrite this book title with correct capitalization: "harry potter and the goblet of fire"
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Turn this question into a Restate & Answer (R & A): "Why did the character leave the house?" (create an example of a valid answer)
The character left the house because... [insert reason].
What is the central idea of this passage? "Recess gives students a break from schoolwork. It lets them exercise, socialize with friends, and return to class ready to focus."
Recess provides important physical and mental benefits for students.