STM GEO
RACE RESPONSES
PEER EDITING
STM DRESS CODE
7th Grade
100

This imaginary line divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

What is the Equator?

100

In the RACE writing strategy, this letter reminds you to turn the question into a statement.

What is R — Restate?

100

Which is better feedback?

A. “This is confusing.”
B. “Explain what you mean by this sentence.”

What is B?

100

Name one approved color for an STM polo shirt.

What is white, blue, or light blue?

200

These imaginary lines measure how far north or south a location is from the Equator.

What are lines of latitude?

200

In a strong constructed response, this is your direct response or thesis statement. 

What is A — Answer?

200

Instead of simply saying “Add more,” a helpful editor should ask the writer to do this.

What is add an example showing a specific idea?

200

True or False: Students may wear any jacket or hoodie they want inside the classroom during colder weather.

What is False?

200

What annoying song starts with a T and ends in an I?

Tiki Tiki Phonk

300

 These imaginary lines measure how far east or west a location is from the Prime Meridian.

What are lines of longitude?

300

Giving an example, detail, or quotation from the text to support your answer is this part of RACE.

What is C — Cite evidence?

300

Your partner's introduction is boring. Which feedback would be more helpful?

A. “Your introduction is boring.”
B. “Start with a question, surprising fact, or specific detail.”

What is B?

300

Which type of footwear is NOT permitted?

A. Sneakers
B. Sandals and slides
C. Sperry shoes
D. School shoes

What is B — sandals and slides?

300

WHAT WAS WILL'S FAVORITE THING TO DO IN THE 4TH GRADE?

HIDE UNDER THE PRAYER TABLE.

400

A location's exact position on Earth, often written using latitude and longitude, is called this.

What is absolute location?

400

This part of RACE tells the reader why your evidence supports your answer.

What is E — Explain?

400

A writer makes a claim but does not provide evidence to support it. What type of feedback should a strong peer editor provide?

What is something like:

“Add evidence that directly supports your claim about _____.”

400

True or False: On a dress-down day, jeans with large rips and tears are acceptable.

What is False?

400

WHAT DID THE 5TH GRADE OF 2024-2025 GIVE TO MS. JACKSON FOR HER BIRTHDAY?

AN APPLE WATCH (WOW!)

Pssst: Mr. Daly could use a new 4K flat panel TV:)

500

Atlanta is located at approximately 33.7° N, 84.4° W. The two numbers together are called these.

What are coordinates?

500

The question asks: “Why was the character nervous about giving the speech?” Which is the best R in a RACE response?

A. The character was nervous.
B. The character was nervous about giving the speech because everyone was watching him.
C. The reason the character was nervous about giving the speech was because everyone was watching him.
D. I think he was nervous.

What is C?

500

Your partner gives you feedback that says “Good job.” Why is this not the strongest feedback, and what could they say instead?

What is:

It is too vague. A stronger response would identify something specific, such as:

“Your example about _____ makes your argument convincing because _____.”

500

A student arrives wearing:

  • An STM polo

  • Navy uniform pants

  • An STM-approved sweater

  • Bright neon hair dye

  • Proper school shoes

Which part of the dress code is the problem?

What is the hair color/grooming standard?

500

What was last year's original science teacher's FIRST name?

TONY.