Today's SLASH class was riveting! We continued working on ways to answer text-based questions completely. We have a fool-proof way to remember all of the parts of a convincing and thorough response. Just R.A.C.E. through it!
When
we talk about R.A.C.E. Mrs. Sol's class is referring the "recipe" we
use to remember the parts of a complete text-based response...
Read
the question carefully. Does the question have many parts? Once you
understand what is being asked, read through the text one more time and
highlight the text evidence you find. If it's a magazine or book that
you can't write in, you can use a sticky note to mark the spot.
The
sentence starters above and in the R.A.C.E. printable will help you
think of good ways to begin each sentence. For example, when quoting
text, a good way to start might be:
In paragraph 2, the text states...
On page 32, Avi wrote...
In the article "Eskimo Life"...
Line 6 of the poem states...
After
citing the text and adding a direct quote, explain how the text excerpt
proves your answer is correct. This is a good time to elaborate and add
your own thoughts. Really convince the reader with the information and
commentary you provide in your answer!
To explain further, here is an example of a complete text-based response. Click on the image to enlarge.
What makes this a thorough and convincing answer?
We restated the question in our answer.
We answered all parts of the question.
We cited text, adding a quote from paragraph 3.
We explained our answer and added our thoughts.
So, in other words, we are awesome.
But what else is new?
Here
is the TBR assignment for this week. Read the story called "The Wink"
(above) and then answer the questions completely in your notebook. Use
the information on this page and in your notebook to guide you. Edit
your response as needed. Make sure words are spelled correctly,
sentences are capitalized, and you remember all parts of the R.A.C.E.
writing strategy. Then complete the online form before Friday (check your k-mail for the link).
Here's a peek at our notebook page for this week. The R.A.C.E. Flip Book!
You can print it at 75% if you want it smaller.
You can print it at 75% if you want it smaller.
3 comments:
I find this very helpful
Is there a link for the RACE strategy flipbook?
Hi Angela! I bought the RACE flip book from the amazing Danielle Knight on TpT and I love it! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Danielle-Knight
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