RACE in Grade 6 review

By Angela Bowerman

​RACE - Extended Response Answers
Filling in the blanks

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​They require more than a one word answer

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Constructed Response
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Extended response

Multiple Choice

Constructed Response Questions require students to answer a multiple choice question.

• True

• False

• It is just a few words

Multiple Select

Extended Response Questions require students to :

• Select A, B, C, or D

• Answer the same way as one would for the constructed response question

• Fill in the blank

• Answer using RACE

​Why Use RACE ?

​To make writing Easier! (once you learn the steps)

​Why Use RACE ?

It makes sure you know what does and does not belong in an answer

​This way you don't feel like you have to keep writing more and more. You only need 4 parts.

​Why Use RACE ?

​You use it to answer constructed response - also called extended response questions.

​It is required in math, science, social studies and language arts classes now through college -
all teachers look for the RACE in answers

Multiple Select

Why use the RACE Strategy?

• It will help you answer open-ended constructed response questions.

• It will help you solve complex equations.

• It makes sure you answers clearly with an explanation

Multiple Choice

Check for Understanding:

The "R" in RACE stands for ____________________.

• Review

• Reevaluate

• Restate

• Resolve

Multiple Select

Question: Is staying up late a good idea or not?

Which answer RESTATES and ANSWERS the question in the response?

• No because you might be tired the next morning.

• Staying up late is not a good idea because you may feel extra tired the next day.

• It is a good idea to stay up late.

Multiple Choice

Question: Who is the class helper?

Which answer RESTATES the question in the response?

• I am

• The class helper is....

• We all help

Multiple Choice

Check for Understanding:

The "A" is RACE stands for _________ the question.

• Answer

• Assume

• Allude

• Acknowledge

Multiple Select

Question: Why is Craig absent?

Which answer RESTATES and ANSWERS the question in the response?

• Craig is absent.

• He is not feeling well.

• Craig is not feeling well

• Craig is absent because he is not feeling well.

• The reason Craig is absent is because he is not feeling well

Multiple Select

Question: How did Jamal handle the challenge of moving to a new school?

Which answer BOTH RESTATES the question and ANSWERS it in the response?

• He handled it by getting involved.

• Jamal handled it by getting involved.

• Jamal handled the challenge by getting involved.

• By getting involved, Jamal handled the challenge of moving to a new school.

• Jamal handled the challenge of moving to a new school by getting involved.

Multiple Choice

Check for Understanding:

The "C" is RACE stands for _________ .

• consume

• consider

• cite

• concur

Multiple Choice

Check for Understanding:

The "E" is RACE stands for _________ .

• Examine

• Evaluate

• Erase

• Explain

Multiple Choice

Which complete the answer by explaining correctly?

Jamal handled the challenge of moving to a new school by getting involved. The text states he "joined the soccer team and made new friends"

• This shows he got involved

• Joining a team and making friends helped him handle the challenge.

• He joined the team and this shows he is involved.

• This shows getting involved helped when they had a common interest

Similar to a RACE response, our body paragraphs in essays require evidence to support our answers. The only difference is background on the topic is needed in the paragraph as well.

Body Paragraphs

This is the format we use to answer questions that require evidence. We will:

Restate PART of the question and Answer it in our own words.

Then we Cite evidence. Lastly, we Explain the connection between the evidence and our answer.

RACE response

RACE is also how to write a paragraph!!

Example RACE response

Question: What is the theme of the song?

(Restate part of the question) The theme of the song (Answer) is to never give up. (Cite evidence) In the lyrics it states, "Pick yourself up and dust yourself off, get back in the saddle." (Explain) These lyrics show that when you fail, you should recover and try again.

​NOTICE the explanation DID NOT REPEAT the answer!!!

Match

Match the following sentences to the pieces of the RACE response that answer the question: "What is the mood of the song?"

• The mood of the song

• is upbeat and positive.

• In the song it states, "I love the adrenaline, I do what it takes!"

• The positive message from the quote shows that the mood is upbeat.

Restate part of the question

Answer the question

Cite evidence

Explain evidence

• Restate part of the question

• Answer the question

• Cite evidence

• Explain evidence

Match

Match the following sentences to the pieces of the RACE response that answer the question: "What is the theme of the song?"

• Restate part of the question

• Answer the question

• Introduce and cite evidence

• Explain your answer

The theme of the song

is to stay determined and go for your goals.

The lyrics states, "I was born for this, I'll keep going."

This proves the singer loves doing what he can to succeed.

• The theme of the song

• is to stay determined and go for your goals.

• The lyrics states, "I was born for this, I'll keep going."

• This proves the singer loves doing what he can to succeed.

​You do NOT need to put the whole question at the start of your answer. There should be NO questions in your RACE response.

"What is the theme of the song? The theme of the song..."

Repeating the question

When evidence from the text is needed, you need to copy directly from the text.

This allows the reader to clearly see what your evidence says

"This is in the chorus of the song."

No quote from the text

​A tagline is an introduction to a quote. This lets your reader know these are not your words, but someone else's.

No tag line for quote

​Common Mistakes

Multiple Choice

What is the mistake in the following RACE response?

What is the theme of the song? The theme of the song is to work hard for your goals. In the lyrics it states, "I'll do whatever it takes!" We should be determined in reaching our goals because that is how we succeed.

• The evidence is not introduced correctly

• The question is repeated

• The explanation repeats the answer

• Part of the question is not restated

Multiple Choice

What is the mistake in the following RACE response?

Work hard for your goals. In the lyrics it states, "I'll do whatever it takes!" We should be determined in reaching our goals because that is how we succeed.

• The evidence is not introduced correctly

• The question is repeated

• The explanation repeats the answer

• Part of the question is not restated

Multiple Choice

What is the mistake in the following RACE response?

The theme of the song is to work hard for your goals. "I'll do whatever it takes!" We should be determined in reaching our goals because that is how we succeed.

• The evidence is not introduced correctly

• The question is repeated

• The explanation repeats the answer

• Part of the question is not restated

Multiple Choice

What is the mistake in the following RACE response?

The theme of the song is to work hard for your goals. "I'll do whatever it takes!" This shows you need to work hard for your goals.

• The evidence is not introduced correctly

• The question is repeated

• The explanation repeats the answer

• Part of the question is not restated

Drag and Drop

Read the RACE response, then drag the mistake into the box below

What is the theme of the song? The theme of the song is to do your best. According to the text it states, "I do whatever it takes//I love how it feels." This shows that doing your best feels good.​ ​ ​ ​

Placeholder

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

What is the theme of the song?

The theme of the song is to do your best

According to the text it states,

"I do whatever it takes//I love how it feels"

This shows that doing your best feels good.

Drag and Drop

Read the RACE response, then drag the mistake into the box below

The singer's tone is determined. "​I was born to run, I was born for this." The lyrics show the singer is determined to do what he wants and succeed.​ ​ ​

Placeholder

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

"I was born to run, I was born for this."

The singer's tone is determined.

The lyrics show the singer is determined ...

Reorder

Reorder the following RACE response sentences to follow the format correctly. Question: How does the singer feel about the topic of his song?"

• The singer feels excited to try new things.

• The lyrics say,

• "I do whatever it takes

  'Cause I love how it feels when I break the chains"

• These lyrics show the singer loves trying new things because he loves to 'break the chains' and be different.

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4

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• 2
• 3
• 4

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to use a strategy like RACE when writing paragraphs?

• It helps organize thoughts and create stronger arguments.

• It makes writing longer paragraphs easier.

• It allows you to avoid answering questions directly.

• It encourages you to use more complicated vocabulary.