RACE Organizer/Choosing Supporting Details

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What is the RACE organizer?

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RACE stands for Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, and Explain. It is a tool to help students write better responses by organizing their thoughts.

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What does 'Restate' mean in the RACE organizer?

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Restate means to repeat the question in your own words as part of your answer.

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What does 'Answer' mean in the RACE organizer?

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Answer means to give a clear response to the question being asked.

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What does 'Cite evidence' mean in the RACE organizer?

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Cite evidence means to provide specific details or examples from the text that support your answer.

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What does 'Explain' mean in the RACE organizer?

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Explain means to clarify how your evidence supports your answer.

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Why is it important to choose supporting details?

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Choosing supporting details helps to strengthen your answer and make it more convincing.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact, example, or piece of information that helps to explain or prove a main idea.

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How can you tell if a detail supports a statement?

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A detail supports a statement if it provides relevant information that helps to explain or prove that statement.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for 'Frankie is hardworking'?

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'Frankie always tries her best during practices and games.'

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What is an example of a supporting detail for 'Jack is a good friend'?

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'Jack helps others when they need it.'