Citing Evidence in Non-fiction Texts

Citing Evidence in Non-fiction Texts

Let's Practice

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__________ is the R in RACE. It means that we flip the question to make a complete sentence to answer the question.

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__________ is the A in RACE. It means that we provide tell the result of a question.

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__________ is the C in RACE. It means that we use text evidence to support our answer and make our opinion stronger.

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__________ is the E in RACE. It means that we tell how the answer and the evidence from the text connect. We also give more information to the reader.

Answering Question using RACE

• Be sure to flip the question and use it in your answer

• Answer the question using the text

• The answer could be word for word OR you may need to use the text to come up with your own answer

Do all candidates for president need a nomination?

Some people choose to run for president without being affiliated with a political party. Such independent candidates do not need the nomination of a political party, but they must meet other requirements. For example, independent candidates are required to collect a large number of signatures to support their nominations and typically submit a qualifying petition.

Do all candidates for president need a nomination?

Some people choose to run for president without being affiliated with a political party. Such independent candidates do not need the nomination of a political party, but they must meet other requirements. For example, independent candidates are required to collect a large number of signatures to support their nominations and typically submit a qualifying petition.

Answer: No, not all candidates for president need a nomination. Some candidates run in independent parties and just need signatures on a petition.

Multiple Choice

The candidates campaign right up until Election Day, when the Nation finally votes for its president. The candidates travel throughout the country, making public appearances and giving speeches. The parties and the candidates use advertising, direct mailings, telephone campaigns, social media, and other means to persuade the voters to choose one candidate over the other(s). Often, these measures also serve to point out the weaknesses of the candidates from the other parties involved in the general election.

Why do candidates travel throughout the country? Choose the best answer.

• The candidates travel throughout the country to make public appearances.

• The candidates travel throughout the country to give speeches.

• The candidates travel throughout the country to persuade the voters to choose them over the other candidate.

• The candidates travel throughout the country to campaign.