3 Reads, RACE Method, & SWAGy Sentences

Charlotte, Benjamin, and Daniel are having a debate about the first step of the Close Read (3 Reads) process. Can you help them out?

• Box all repeated words

• Circle & Highlight Everything You Think Is Important

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RL.7.10

Abigail, David, and Benjamin are on a mission to master the Close Read (3 Reads) Step 2! Can you help them out?

*Hint: They need to remember three key steps*

• Box all repeated words

• Circle & Highlight Everything You Think Is Important

• Circle the words that they do not know & define using the dictionary / text / online search

• Highlight OR Underline sentences and phrases that answer their Essential Question/ Comprehension Questions 

• Write margin notes-1 sentence summary of each paragraph/ section

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RI.7.10

Aria, Maya, and Luna are on a mission to master the Close Read (3 Reads) Step 3! Can you help them out?

*Hint: They need to remember two key steps*

• Star the one-two most important ideas on each page.

• Circle & Highlight Everything You Think Is Important

• Use your highlight/underlined items and margin notes to answer the EQ using a RACE response.

• Write margin notes-1 sentence summary of each paragraph/ section

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Complete the 3 Read Steps:

1.Box repeated words

2.Circle words you don't know

3.Highlight answers to the following question:

-What are the unique aspects of fall in San Diego, California?

Hey there, superstars! We're going to play a game called R.A.C.E.!

Can anyone tell me what the 'R' in R.A.C.E. stands for? Is it the same thing that Lily told us last week?

• R-

  Restate The Question

• R- Rewrite the assignment

• R- Read The Question

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

How do you (R) in R.A.C.E?

• Restate the question means that you make it into a statement as a part of the answer

• Restate the question means copy the question again

• Restate the question means that you just answer the question

Let's play R.A.C.E.!

David, Emma, and Scarlett are all ready to race, but they need your help. Can you tell us what the 'A' in R.A.C.E. stands for?

• A-

  Answer the question

• A-

  Attempt to read the question one more time

• A-

  And Try Your Best

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

When using "A" in RACE what is one question you should ask yourself?

• Why did the author write this?

• What is the analysis?

• What is the tone?

• What is being asked?

Hey there, superstars! Let's play a game called R.A.C.E.!

Can you tell me what the 'C' in R.A.C.E. stands for?

Here's a hint: Think about how Mason and Abigail would use this when they are trying to prove their point in a debate.

• C-

  Does it mean 'Clean up your grammar' like Henry always does?

• C-

  Or does it mean 'Convince the reader of your answer' like Mason does?

• C-

  Or could it be 'Cite evidence that supports your answer' like Abigail does?

What is an example of a sentence starter when you are citing evidence (C) in R.A.C.E?

• This means.....

• Because of this....

• The author states.....

• In conclusion.....