RACE Method Notes

RACE Method

How to Answer a Constructed Response Question

Taking Notes

You are going to take notes on the RACE Method using the Cornell Notes Template.

This template is located on google classroom and must be turned in on google classroom.

What does it look like?

• It is a well formed paragraph

• Provides details and examples

• Is a complete thought and looks into your reasoning

A cute video on R.A.C.E.

https://youtu.be/cuRkZeIg1iw

R- RACE

• Reword: restate the question and make it into a statement, so that it is a part of your answer.

• Example:

• Question: What color is the sky?

• Reword: The color of the sky is...

Reword

This is the beginning part your answer.

It sets the context of your answer

Makes a complete sentence when combine with the answer.

Is not the question just written again. It must be a statement not a question.

Multiple Choice

What does "Reword" mean?

• Rewrite the question again

• Recite the question aloud

• Restate the question into a statement

A - RACE

• Answer the question using evidence from the text.

• usually combined with "R" to make a complete sentence.

• Usually comes from the passage

• Example:

• Question- What color is the sky?

• Reword & answer: The color of the sky is usually blue because of how we see light waves.

Multiple Select

When you answer the question you...(select all that apply)

• use evidence from the text

• combine with "R" to make a complete sentence

• make it all up

Open Ended

Answer the following question using the techniques from "R" and "A".

Why are you happy?

C - RACE

• Cite Evidence/Examples:

• Use words, facts or examples from the text to support the R & A

• At least 3 pieces of Evidence or Examples

• EXAMPLE: Why is the sky blue?

• RAC- The Sky is usually blue because of how we see light waves and the weather conditions. According to scientist, humans see blue sky based on what kinds of light waves are visualized in the eye, how sunny the day is and the direction of the sunlight.

Multiple Choice

Why do you cite?

• to support your answer

• to make your answer longer

• to please the teacher

Multiple Select

What can you cite to support your answer? (select all that apply)

• Words

• Facts

• Examples

• Evidence

E - RACE

• EXPLAIN THE ANSWER: Explain how the RAC part of your response correctly answers the question

• E can be based on prior knowledge of the topic or more evidence from the text

• This could also be where you explain why it is important.

EXAMPLE: Why is the sky blue?

The Sky is usually blue because of how we see light waves and the weather conditions.  According to scientist, humans see blue sky based on what kinds of light waves are visualized in the eye, how sunny the day is and the direction of the sunlight.  On a clear, sunny day, the sun is directly shinning on us.  Because the molecules in the air reflect the scattered blue light waves more than red or orange when it bounces off the direct sunlight, we see blue.  As the sun sets, the direction of its light goes away from us so the molecules reflect the red or orange waves of light that we see at sunsets.

Open Ended

Using the RACE format that was just discussed, answer the following question:

What are you explaining in "E"?