Restate
Which part of the paragraph is the restate?
The first few words
Which part of a paragraph is the answer?
The rest of the first sentence
What do the proofs include?
The quote and your explanation about the quote
Usually the last sentence or two
Which words are you supposed to get rid of when restating?
The question words
How can you come up with your answer?
By looking back into the text and coming to an overall conclusion
How many Proofs do you need in ONE paragraph?
What transition words/phrases can you usually start the summarize sentence with?
You can start with "In conclusion..." or "Overall..."
Are you supposed to completely change the wording when restating?
No you should use the exact language from the question.
Should the answer be copied directly from the text or in your own words?
In your own words
When providing the quote, should you just drop the quote or introduce it first?
You should usually introduce the quote first (sometimes you can just drop it)
Do you summarize the actual text you read or the paragraph you wrote?
Summarize the paragraph you wrote
How would you restate this question:
What is the best pet?
Restate: The best pet is...
How could you restate and answer this question and state which part is the answer:
What is the best pet?
The best pet are dogs because they are cute.
Answer: "dogs because they are cute."
After the quote, what should you explain next?
You should explain what the quote means
Which should you reread before writing the summarize part of your paragraph-your ideas or the question?
Both
How would you restate this prompt:
After reading "The Three Little Pigs," write a paragraph describing the main conflict between the characters.
Restate: The main conflict of "The Three Little Pigs" is...
How would you answer this prompt:
After reading "The Three Little Pigs," write a paragraph describing the main conflict between the characters.
The main conflict of "The Three Little Pigs" is that the wolf wants to eat the pigs and destroy their homes.
What is the last step of the proofs?
You need to connect the quote back to the answer-in other words explain why it matters
About how many total sentences should you have in one paragraph when using RAPPS?
5-8 sentences