Race writing format for Open Ended Questions

R- Unpacking the question, or rewording it, is a just a way of telling you to....

• Put the initial question into words you understand, figuring out what is being asked.

• Use the question word-for-word as your opening sentence.

• Ask the teacher what the question means immediately.

• Asking a peer to tell you what to write.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

True or False:

In RACE, R stands for Rephrasing the question (as a statement or opening hook).

• True

• False

In RACE, A stands for...

• Answering all parts of the question with a thesis-like answer.

• Answering what you can of the question.

• Avoiding new examples from another passage.

• Alliteration. It's important to add figurative language at this part of the open-ended response.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What would be most helpful for peer editing someone else's work?

• Reading mostly the first sentence.

• Following the rubric closely and offering advice for improvement

• Focus only on spelling errors

• Only focus on negatives

In RACE, the C stands for citation. How do you know what to choose?

• Look for figurative language devices or techniques.

• Find evidence that fits the question.

• Look for quote marks in the text.

• Use a sentence on the first page to decrease reading time.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What direct citation is correctly MLA formatted for a book with page numbers?

• Edward Hill states that "Citations are necessary" (Writing 101)

• In Writing 101, the claim is made that, "Citations are necessary (Hill, 378)

• In Hill's book, Writing 101, he states that, "Citations are necessary" (378).

• "Citations are necessary" (Hill).

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is NOT formatted correctly for a direct citation with a page number?

• In Hill's book, Writing 101, he states that, "Citations are necessary" (378).

• Edward Hill writes, "Citations are necessary " (Writing 101, 378).

• In Writing101, the claim is made that, "Citations are necessary" (Hill, 378).

• On page 378, Hill states that, "Citations are necessary."

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which citation is formatted correctly for an indirect citation with only a chapter number (no page because it's an online book)?

• In Anthem, Equality reviews the history of mankind as being enslaved prior to breaking those chains and reveals the sacred word, "Ego" (Rand, Chapter 12).

• Equality reviews the history of mankind as being enslaved prior to breaking those chains and reveals the sacred word, "Ego" (12)

• In Chapter 12, Equality reviews the history of mankind as being enslaved prior to breaking those chains and reveals the sacred word, "Ego"

• In Rand's book, Equality reviews the history of mankind as being enslaved prior to breaking those chains and reveals the sacred word, "Ego."

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

All (direct or indirect) citations need....

• Title, author, page/paragraph/reference number

• Title, Author

• Page or reference number

• Just the quoted words or the summary sentence.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In RACE, E stands for...

• Elaborating or explaining the quote in order to add insight or further understanding.

• Evaluating the quote for technique and form

• Enforcing the literary criticism lens

• Evidence summarization to basically repeat quote.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3