RISE
Writing Process
Main Idea
Character Traits
100

What does the R stand for in RISE?

Read and Re-read the question.

100

What does the P in PEEL stand for?

Point

100
The topic is also known as the ______ of a text.

Subject

100

Character traits describe a characters _____________.

Personality

200

What does the I stand for in RISE?

Identify key words in the question

200

What do both of the Es in PEEL stand for?

Evidence and Explain

200

The main idea is ...

What the text is mostly about

200

Character traits are not ___________ appearances or ____________ .

physical .... emotions/feelings

300

What does the S stand for in RISE?

Search for and label evidence
300

What does the L in PEEL stand for?

The link (i.e. your conclusion)

300

What is the main idea?

Some types of roller coasters use magnets to make them stop. Strong magnets are put into both the coaster and the end of the track. As the coaster approaches the end of the track the attracting forces of the magnets bring it to a gentle stop.

Some kinds of roller coasters use magnets to make them stop.

300

A character who shows courage can be described as...

brave

400

What does the E stand for in RISE?

Eliminate wrong answers by marking up each answer option to determine best possible choice

400

How would you restate this prompt?

What is the main idea of the text The History of the Iroquois?

The main idea of the text is.....

400

What is the main idea?

Solar ovens use energy from the sun. When a family uses a solar oven to cook their food, they do not have to collect wood for fuel or spend money to buy fuel. Solar ovens are a good option for many families in developing countries.

In many developing countries, people are using solar ovens.

400

This is an example of what character trait:

She saw an old lady struggling to carry the heavy bags and she offered to carry them for her.

Helpful, considerate, kind

500

What do you put next to an answer option that could be correct, but you have other options to look at?

You place a dot by the letter to signal it is a potential correct answer.

500

What are 2 transitional phrases to use in a short response?

I know this because,

Also,

For example,


500

What is the main idea?

Before toothbrushes were invented, people cleaned their teeth with small twigs. The first toothbrushes were made from bones and bristles from boars, horsehairs, or even feathers. Today the bristles on most toothbrushes are made from nylon.

Before toothbrushes were invented people used natural objects to clean their teeth.

500
This is an example of what type of character trait?


The girl loved to pain colorful pictures and build artwork out of junk.

Creative, artistic