R.A.C.E.S
R
Restate
What happens during the R phase?
You, Turn the question into a statement using words from the prompt.
R
Blue
What is the R section when we answered the bullying question? What are some ways students can help to stop bullying in their school?
There are several things students can do to help stop bullying in their school.
What is the R section when we answered the Charlie and The Chocolate Factory question? Why did Mr. Wonka choose Charlie to take over his factory at the end? How was Charlie different from the other children?
Mr. Wonka chose Charlie to take over his factory because he was different from other children.
A
Answer
What happens during the A phase?
Answer ALL parts of the question (prompt).
A
Blue
What is the A section when we answered the bullying question? What are some ways students can help to stop bullying in their school?
One thing students can do is to participate in a school wide effort committed to speaking out against bullying.
What is the A section when we answered the Charlie and The Chocolate Factory question? Why did Mr. Wonka choose Charlie to take over his factory at the end? How was Charlie different from the other children?
First, he was not greedy. Second, he was polite and honest.
C
Cite
What happens during the C phase?
Look back in the text to find specific quotes to support your answer. Use evidence based terms to begin your citation.
C
Pink
What is the C section when we answered the bullying question? What are some ways students can help to stop bullying in their school?
The author states that “research shows that students who participate in anti-bullying programs in school are more likely to feel bad for or help other students who are bullied.”
What is the C section when we answered the Charlie and The Chocolate Factory question? Why did Mr. Wonka choose Charlie to take over his factory at the end? How was Charlie different from the other children?
When Veruca was crying about wanting a squirrel, Charlie didn’t ask for one. He found his own ticket, also. He also helped his family by bringing food to them.
E
Evidence
What happens at the E phase?
Explain how your quotes from the text supports your answer.
E
Purple
What is the E section when we answered the bullying question? What are some ways students can help to stop bullying in their school?
If anti-bullying programs work, then schools could have a poster contest called “Stand up to Bullies!” The contest might make students really think about how hurtful bullying is.
What is the E section when we answered the Charlie and The Chocolate Factory question? Why did Mr. Wonka choose Charlie to take over his factory at the end? How was Charlie different from the other children?
Since he didn’t always ask for things, he wasn’t greedy. He didn’t cheat to find a ticket. He was helpful to his family.
S
Summary
What happens during the S phase?
Summarize your main points. Use wording from your Restatement and Answers, but try not to copy them.
Silver
What is the E section when we answered the bullying question? What are some ways students can help to stop bullying in their school?
Many schools today deal with the problem of bullying, but there are some things students can do to help stop it. If more students did these things, then the problem of bullying might stop.
What is the S section when we answered the Charlie and The Chocolate Factory question? Why did Mr. Wonka choose Charlie to take over his factory at the end? How was Charlie different from the other children?
Charlie was chosen by Mr. Wonka because he was different from the other children. He wasn’t greedy, and he was polite and honest.